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Wheels Across the World in Thailand

Navigating the buzzing streets of Bangkok as a person with a #disability is an adventure filled with contrasts. #Manique Gunaratne got the opportunity to experience the streets of #Bangkok in Thailand in February 2025.  From the delicious chaos of street food alleys to the towering temples and skytrains, there’s so much to experience — but not always with ease.

Cracked sidewalks, missing ramps, and inaccessible transport still create roadblocks.
Yet moments of kindness, adaptive efforts, and inclusive spots shine through, proving that every step towards #accessibility matters.

#Travelling should not be a test of endurance — it should be a celebration of freedom, exploration, and inclusion for everyone. Let’s reimagine travel that truly leaves no one behind.    

                                        Iruni and Manique are smiling in a selfie. Iruni wears a black top and sunglasses, while Manique is in a sari with a beaded necklace. They're in a mall.

Manique stands in front of a modern building entrance, wearing a colorful striped dress. Behind her are luggage carts, and the glass reveals a spacious lobby with seated people.

Image 1 : A Thai market stall with pink basket of silkworm pupae and plate of fried grasshoppers, garnished with herbs, covered in plastic wrap. Bottles and containers in the background.

Image 2 : A Thai market stall with pink basket of silkworm pupae and plate of fried grasshoppers, garnished with herbs, covered in plastic wrap. Bottles and containers in the background.


#Manique Gunaratne

Country Representative -  World Disability and Rehabilitation Professionals’ Association (#WDRPA)

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