Thai Washrooms

When I first stumbled into a traditional Thai style bathroom I was oblivious of how to properly use it.  When you walk in you will see a squat toilet, a water basin and a spray hose.

Gas station bathroom

Toilet paper isn't needed since they use the spray hose to wash themselves off.  This also accounts for the soaking wet floors.  I have to say in a way the Thai toilet system is a lot cleaner than ours.  You don't have to sit down on a seat that a hundred other people have also sat on.  

Village Bathroom

To flush the toilet you us the water basin.  The water baian has a dual purpose.  Its used not only to flush the toilet but for having a shower also.  Thai people shower by throwing buckets of cold water over themselves.  I have had a few traditional Thai bath times while I have been here and have come to the conclusion Western showers are 100% for me.  

Bathroom at our time share in Mexico

Even if you have found a proper sit toilet in Thailand there will be a sign informing you not to put toilet paper or anything else in the toilet.  This is since with their plumbing design the flushing of toilet paper will clog their pipes.