Public Convenience

Find out what to expect when you use a public toilet in Thailand! This lesson walks you through everything from queuing for a cubicle and hanging your bag on a hook, to using a squat toilet with a water bowl or a Western toilet with a bidet spray. You’ll also learn about separate toilets for men, women, people with disabilities, the elderly and pregnant women, as well as washing your hands with automatic taps, soap dispensers and hand dryers.

Thai Vocabulary:
ห้องน้ำสาธารณะ (hɔ̂ng-náam sǎa-taa-ra-ná) – Public toilet
ส้วมคอห่าน (sûam kɔɔ hàan) – Squat toilet
ชักโครก (chák-khrôok) – Western toilet
สายฉีดตูด / สายชำระ (sǎai chìit tùut / sǎai cham-rá) – Bum gun / Bidet spray
ต่อคิว (tɔ̀ɔ khiu) – To queue

Practical vocabulary like this will help you feel confident in everyday situations in Thailand. Keep listening and keep learning!

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Public Convenience

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