webfact 183850 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Thai Rath poll: Bum guns get the thumbs up from Thais after parliamentary debate Thai caption: Necessary - Not Necessary Thai Rath started an online poll after MPs complained that despite a billion baht spent on a new parliamentary chamber there were no bum guns in the toilets. One MP said this was just not Thai culture. Another was upset about having to use toilet paper to wipe his ministerial rear end. Thai Rath said in their headline that their online poll indicated that the Thai public believed that bum guns are necessary. Though they cautioned that the full results are not yet in... House speaker Chuan Leekpai had got the ball rolling by starting a half hour debate into complaints that the new building did not have sufficient emergency lighting, had no signage for emergency exits and had such dim lighting that the MPs were nodding off. Then came what Thai Rath called the highlight of the debate......bum guns, or the squirters that are fitted in many toilets that are used to clean Thai rear ends. Seri Ruam Thai MP Wirat Warotsirin complained that a billion baht had been spent yet there were no bum guns in the gents. He was embarrassed that he had to use toilet paper to clean himself up. Niraman Suleiman of Future Forward said that bum guns were a VERY important feature of toilets in the kingdom and that bum guns were an essential part of Thai culture. He also complained that the water pressure was different from one bowl to the next, a separate issue. Thai Rath jumped on the story and started a poll on Facebook. It was running close but they said in their headline that Thais wanted bum guns. Comments online in favor of the guns said that they are great for getting the main stuff off and paper should then be used for drying. Just using paper can lead to what some cultures around the world refer to as "cling-ons" or the dreaded "skid marks" on underwear. Others said they waste water and can make more of a mess in toilets. Stay tuned for the official results of the poll - if Thaivisa does not start one first..... Source: Thai Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-08-16 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilacme 1723 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong 1596 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Tilacme said: The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. the Japanese have heated water bun guns now thats what i call civilised and for x amount of bht i would expect no less Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 15733 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I haven't seen one service station or shopping centre inc home DIY stores that has them either so what's the big deal just use what's provided and get over it . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong 1596 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, keith101 said: I haven't seen one service station or shopping centre inc home DIY stores that has them either so what's the big deal just use what's provided and get over it . with respect should have gone to SPECSAVERS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie 60644 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 They have some solid Gold ones on order,another 2 weeks i think. regards Worgeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum 14709 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 8 minutes ago, Tilacme said: The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. You're obviously using the 'gun' wrong, it's not for shower the whole body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc 22614 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The biggest 'miss' for me when travelling is the bum-gun. Korea and Japan being the best especially in cold weather. Heated seats and warm water, wonderful. 😆😆 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing 22521 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, webfact said: Comments online in favor of the guns said that they are great for getting the main stuff off and paper should then be used for drying. Just using paper can lead to what some cultures around the world refer to as "cling-ons" or the dreaded "skid marks" on underwear Too much detail .. One is quite capable of imagination .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc 22614 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lamkyong said: with respect should have gone to SPECSAVERS With paper it's usually more than a speck that's left behind. 😆😆. Dingle berries in cold weather Ahhgggh. dreadfull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton 8681 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Bum guns and thumbs up? Doesn't sound right to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Dough 3340 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tilacme said: The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. I bought one for my sister in England. She uses it for cleansing the bowl but I put it to great use on my visits especially after a vindaloo from the local Indian. The cold water does wonders for the inherent "ring heat". Rooster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamkyong 1596 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, overherebc said: With paper it's usually more than a speck that's left behind. 😆😆. Dingle berries in cold weather Ahhgggh. dreadfull. My reply was to kindly depute your claim of the lack of such ass cleansing implements in the establishments or some of the ones you mentioned Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd 16930 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 28 minutes ago, Tilacme said: The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. Spraying shitty water and bacteria all over the place is not a good idea, never used one neither does the mrs, tis a dirty foreign contraption. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover 12817 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 31 minutes ago, Tilacme said: The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. Lovely. Shrinks piles a treat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover 12817 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: 32 minutes ago, Tilacme said: The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. 3 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: Spraying shitty water and bacteria all over the place is not a good idea, never used one neither does the mrs, tis a dirty foreign contraption. Practise makes perfect as the saying goes. IMO 'tis the best way to keep bum, hands and the toilet clean. I could not be without one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust 5142 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I used to use tissue to clean myself. Now, it’s the bum gun for cleaning, and tissue paper is to confirm that I did a good job cleaning. If I see any color on the tissue paper, it’s back to the gun for me. Repeat until tissue has nothing on it. Love my bum gun. The only thing better than a bum gun is a bidet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasThBKK 5454 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, overherebc said: The biggest 'miss' for me when travelling is the bum-gun. Korea and Japan being the best especially in cold weather. Heated seats and warm water, wonderful. 😆😆 Fear no more friend: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/sonny-a-portable-bidet-for-eco-conscious-humans#/ There's also a portable bum gun store at bts siam afaik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton 8681 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just now, ThomasThBKK said: There's also a portable bum gun store at bts siam afaik I have one. It was sold under the name "Supersoaker". Originally bought it for Songkran. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz 7111 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 The bum gum removes residual faeces very well. Exactly what they should have in the Thai parliament building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton 8681 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 minute ago, geoffbezoz said: The bum gum removes residual faeces very well. Exactly what they should have in the Thai parliament building. A Russian built water cannon works well. Effective on both clinkers and clowns. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookiescot 14637 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Thing with bum guns is remember to gag back the valve on them if you install a bigger water pump. I didnt and I paid the price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee 11225 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 42 minutes ago, Lamkyong said: with respect should have gone to SPECSAVERS That's right. Bum guns are found in Home Pro, Thai Watsadu and Home Mart bogs Also, every PTT gas station I've had to take a dump in has them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 24165 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 I don't like the flooding they cause, some people are spraying water all over the place. Nothing butt selfishness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat 16076 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Just finished a nice lunch too. They may wish to remedy this non news worthy issue with a few showers instead of spray gun ? They can then go out on the town directly after "work". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
anterian 3134 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 Both systems work fine but practice is required by both for optimum results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 13972 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Tilacme said: The bum gun is one thing the Thais have got right. Couldn't do it in UK as mains water is too cold. One can purchase heated bidet seats which can be retrofitted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nong Khai Man 1926 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 1 hour ago, keith101 said: I haven't seen one service station or shopping centre inc home DIY stores that has them either so what's the big deal just use what's provided and get over it . But Dispose of the USED Tissue in a Appropriate Place >>> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 13972 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 35 minutes ago, lust said: I used to use tissue to clean myself. Now, it’s the bum gun for cleaning, and tissue paper is to confirm that I did a good job cleaning. If I see any color on the tissue paper, it’s back to the gun for me. Repeat until tissue has nothing on it. Love my bum gun. The only thing better than a bum gun is a bidet. TMI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 13972 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 37 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Practise makes perfect as the saying goes. IMO 'tis the best way to keep bum, hands and the toilet clean. I could not be without one. Need replaceable nozzles for hygiene purposes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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