Campaign for clean public toilets for tourists
After banning smoking on a number of beaches, Thailand's next goal is to do something about the filthy public toilets. All this to boost tourism in the country.
The smoke-free beaches at 24 locations in 15 provinces is the first step to please tourists. Next is a campaign for shoe toilets at bus and train stations, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. Private operators of toilets, such as at gas stations, parking lots and restaurants, are also encouraged to provide clean toilets.
Four public places in 4 regions have been chosen as models for the plan: Hua Lampong station in Bangkok, the second bus station in Nakhon Ratchasima, the second bus station in Phitsanulok and Hua Hin railway station.
Public toilets in locations heavily used by tourists must be both clean and safe, said Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kowsurat.
Tourism accounts for about 10% of gross domestic product and has been the main driver of economic growth in recent years. More than 32 million tourists visited Thailand last year, which is 2 million more than in 2016. The ministry expects the number of tourists to rise further this year.
Source: Bangkok Post
hmmm, clean public toilets in Thailand ..... I wonder ...... won't last long (the Thai standard in terms of cleanliness is a bit too far from the Western standard) !!!
Numerous public toilets at petrol stations and in every shopping center that pass the test of criticism with flying colors, especially compared to the Netherlands, if any.
Certainly, many toilets have a permanent toilet lady who keeps everything tidy.
Where a lot of people come, it is always more difficult than elsewhere to keep the toilet super clean, and this is certainly no different in Thailand.
When visiting a restaurant, however, there is an international rule that also applies in Thailand.
At the restaurant, first take a look at the toilet, and if it's dirty, forget about everything else, because it usually doesn't get any cleaner in the kitchen.
Cleaning usually costs very little, and if it is still associated with costs, I am willing to pay a little more for a hygienic toilet / and kitchen.
I can only applaud such initiatives. When it comes to cleaning, the native Dutch are certainly at a very reasonable level and I don't want to do the other Dutch people a disservice, of course. If the shoe fits, wear it. My mother was a prime example of this, always cleaning the house. I can't stand a dirty environment either. Fortunately, this also applies to my Thai wife.
The English used to praise us for our cleanliness. I don't know if this is still the case or not. I still remember a verse that ended with : so all you dirty children who never wipe yours shoes if you should go to Holland this habbit you must loose.
A number of toilets will have to be demolished to the ground because of the stench!
You really can't get rid of that smell with cleaning!
Then, depending on how busy it is, cleaning a number of times a day and not just with one
wet mop through it.