kunjet Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 There have been several previous postings about transgender bathrooms in Thailand. I am wondering if anyone has seen one or has a picture of the bathroom sign. I came across several descriptions like this: So, when classes resumed in May, the school unveiled a unisex restroom designated by a unique sign -- a human figure split in half -- part man in blue and part woman in red. Below it are the words "Transvestite Toilet." I would love to see pics of these signs. If you have them or have found them online, please post/post a link. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kek Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Thai Transvestite Toilet Sign (It took ages to load) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 There have been several previous postings about transgender bathrooms in Thailand. I am wondering if anyone has seen one or has a picture of the bathroom sign.I came across several descriptions like this: So, when classes resumed in May, the school unveiled a unisex restroom designated by a unique sign -- a human figure split in half -- part man in blue and part woman in red. Below it are the words "Transvestite Toilet." I would love to see pics of these signs. If you have them or have found them online, please post/post a link. Thanks Actually, there are several variations but I don't know why. Here are a couple more taken recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtpeppers Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 not sure if I approve some of those signs make the TG people look like freaks of nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 not sure if I approvesome of those signs make the TG people look like freaks of nature So what do u suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotime Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) Crossed dicks or a circle with a man and woman symbol with a line through it like the no smoking signs. Edited July 28, 2008 by Shotime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kek Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 not sure if I approvesome of those signs make the TG people look like freaks of nature An inconvenient truth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Crossed dicks or a circle with a man and woman symbol with a line through it like the no smoking signs. The first one is confusing - some have dicks, others not and it could be a woman to man transexual. The other could simply mean 'No entry' (to anyone) or it could mean any animal but not humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunjet Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 Thai Transvestite Toilet Sign (It took ages to load) thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunjet Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 There have been several previous postings about transgender bathrooms in Thailand. I am wondering if anyone has seen one or has a picture of the bathroom sign.I came across several descriptions like this: So, when classes resumed in May, the school unveiled a unisex restroom designated by a unique sign -- a human figure split in half -- part man in blue and part woman in red. Below it are the words "Transvestite Toilet." I would love to see pics of these signs. If you have them or have found them online, please post/post a link. Thanks Actually, there are several variations but I don't know why. Here are a couple more taken recently. I didn't realize the first one is transgender. Don't they use that for "men" at the store Playground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Image link. Surely this is one area where sexuality does not apply - the case is whether you need to stand or sit? I've been to places where out of shear practical need the ladies use the cubicals in the men's room while the men just stand, no point building 3/4 facilities when you only need two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Image link.Surely this is one area where sexuality does not apply - the case is whether you need to stand or sit? I've been to places where out of shear practical need the ladies use the cubicals in the men's room while the men just stand, no point building 3/4 facilities when you only need two. I doubt that the image in your link is for a bathroom sign in Thailand - it's far too abstract for that. Sexuality does apply because the signs in Thailand were developed apparently because the transexuals/TVs were being bullied by males in the male toilets and the women in the female toilets objected. I think it arose in schools and colleges, rather than the general public. Considering that some schools in Thailand have up to 10% of their pupils professing a desire to be TS/TV (see BBC News website), then I guess the special toilets are a good thing. Of course, 'need' can be different things for different people and desperate physical need can override any barriers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang prince Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 The transgender bathroom sign might be humorous, but it is also insignificant in Thailand. Ladyboys use the women's bathroom. Tyke, I don't know where you have heard that women object to ladyboys being in the women's bathroom, but my Thai ladyboy has never experienced a problem in her country. Now in the USA or Canada...well that's another issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyke Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 The transgender bathroom sign might be humorous, but it is also insignificant in Thailand. Ladyboys use the women's bathroom. Tyke, I don't know where you have heard that women object to ladyboys being in the women's bathroom, but my Thai ladyboy has never experienced a problem in her country. Now in the USA or Canada...well that's another issue. See the current BBC News website about 'Thai School's Third Toilet: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7524004.stm The girls 'felt uncomfortable', which, Ok may not be the same as 'objected to', but I've read similar accounts in the Thai media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2UK Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 The transgender bathroom sign might be humorous, but it is also insignificant in Thailand. Ladyboys use the women's bathroom. Tyke, I don't know where you have heard that women object to ladyboys being in the women's bathroom, but my Thai ladyboy has never experienced a problem in her country. Now in the USA or Canada...well that's another issue. See the current BBC News website about 'Thai School's Third Toilet: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7524004.stm The girls 'felt uncomfortable', which, Ok may not be the same as 'objected to', but I've read similar accounts in the Thai media. Well worth watching that BBC news video. I just happened to see it broadcast on BBC World News this evening - and the overwhelming message that comes across from the students and the school principal is just how ordinary and common sense the idea is for all concerned. Really refreshing after I'd been wading through the knee-jerk spoutings you can find in the current "Why Are Their (sic) So Many Ladyboys In Thailand ?" thread over in the "General" forum.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceBlondie Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 At the commercial college I taught at briefly, where students were 15 to 20 years old, the dress-wearing ladyboys and the more effeminate guys in boys' clothes used the ladies' room. It all seemed so accepted that I doubt any of the girls cared. Thai girls consider ladyboys to be Thai girls, as I understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peekint Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Found this photo on the net of a "pansexual" bathroom sign already in production... but couldn't find where to buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cophen Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Found this photo on the net of a "pansexual" bathroom sign already in production... but couldn't find where to buy it! The one on the left is a bit rude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang prince Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Found this photo on the net of a "pansexual" bathroom sign already in production... but couldn't find where to buy it! The reason you can't buy it is because it doesn't exist. They aren't being used. But you might have a graphic artist design one for you if it floats your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toptuan Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgjackson69 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Add a bit of detail, so it shows the man/woman looking down at his/her crotch...perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunjet Posted August 19, 2008 Author Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) The transgender bathroom sign might be humorous, but it is also insignificant in Thailand. Ladyboys use the women's bathroom. Tyke, I don't know where you have heard that women object to ladyboys being in the women's bathroom, but my Thai ladyboy has never experienced a problem in her country. Now in the USA or Canada...well that's another issue. See the current BBC News website about 'Thai School's Third Toilet: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7524004.stm The girls 'felt uncomfortable', which, Ok may not be the same as 'objected to', but I've read similar accounts in the Thai media. Well worth watching that BBC news video. I just happened to see it broadcast on BBC World News this evening - and the overwhelming message that comes across from the students and the school principal is just how ordinary and common sense the idea is for all concerned. Really refreshing after I'd been wading through the knee-jerk spoutings you can find in the current "Why Are Their (sic) So Many Ladyboys In Thailand ?" thread over in the "General" forum.......... I found this on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwqOdVgVJD0 The boys seem effeminate, but not feminine. Edited August 19, 2008 by kunjet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I think the sign in toptuan's post is by far the best. The ones that show half a male and half a female symbol, to me indicate a unisex toilet facility. Or, maybe the sign in toptuan's post could show one arm reaching up to scratch its head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeon Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 hi to everyone, I am new here. I was thinking to the sign but in thailand could easily be called Katoilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 As if this topic weren't beaten to death last year, I just saw another candidate in another thaivisa thread (http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Funny-Pics-t249361.html): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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