Vientiane - Post Report Question and Answers

Would someone with physical disabilities have difficulties living in this city?

Yes. This is an underdeveloped city with very poor infrastructure. No matter your disability, it is difficult to live here. Health care is poor. Services are poor. Infrastructure is poor and its maintenance is below poor. - Dec 2024


It would be extremely difficult for someone with physical disabilities to live here. The medical care is not that great so you would have to go to Thailand or Singapore for more significant medical care. - Mar 2024


Yes! There are virtually no sidewalks and no accommodations for people with disabilities. Most places do not have elevators. - Mar 2023


Yes, I would think so. - Jun 2020


Possibly due to the lack of paved roads, accessible parking. - Oct 2018


There are very few handicap-accessible buildings. Roads are in pretty poor condition and sidewalks are almost non-existent outside of the city center. - Jan 2014


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