peeba7 Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 We have a saying in the west, if it's brown flush it down, it is yellow let it mellow. I think I get why they flush sometimes before they go but it's completely unnecessary and a waste of both water (valuable resource) and some small money. How can one train a Thai to flush only after going, not before, or can you not really train Thais, so set in their ways? I do get that it MAY smell a bit and they are sensitive to some smells but I find this behavior ridiculous and counter productive. One step further and probably impossible, to not flush for pee. It is a waste of water. Especially if two people pee in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Which part of the west might that be, it is disgusting. So another example of somebody sees someone doing 1 thing and thinks all Thais are the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Just flush, especially in the tropics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Op, I find your profile name and topic rather apt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 It may be something to do with mosquitoes lurking in the bowl. I don't bother and have been bitten regularly in uncomfortable places. Water is not an expense when you have your own supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 If the OP is concerned about water wastage, adjust the ballcock to stop filling at half-full level, or place a house brick (or two) in the cistern, or invest in one of those fancy, newer cisterns with the dual-button, half-flush/whole flush options. Above listed in order of ease and lowest cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lj cm Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 39 minutes ago, sandyf said: It may be something to do with mosquitoes lurking in the bowl. I don't bother and have been bitten regularly in uncomfortable places. Water is not an expense when you have your own supply. Correct; and to flush out other possible hidden insects and animals. I always flush before at public toilets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 in Australia during droughts when there are severe water restrictions flushing becomes a big thing, most guys will go out the back to have a leak so they dont have to flush but many will also do it in the toilet and only flush when the smell starts to get strong but this is only for urine. Anyone that has gone through some of the severe droughts we have in Australia will understand this, I have had it where there has barely been enough water to wash and bottled drinking water has had to be bought. Saying that if there are no shortages you should always flush after going, you would only flush before if the smell was bad or the person before you didnt flush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 You're not looking for an excuse to start hanging around men's room urinals, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just let them flush the damn toilet. its not even worth making a thing of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 they are only worried about toilet splashback infection. I flush the same. Nothing worse than the feel of that little precision vertical splash after a ploop, making a beeline for the crack... One thing is worse than that - the thought the water is yucky from the past user Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I do it so my shit don't stick to the dry porcelain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I do it all the time at the office and workshop. We have a fully pressurized system (no cisterns). It can be a bit embarrassing having a dump and no pressure to get rid of it......................... Nothing wrong with 'user checks' IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just now, Don Mega said: I do it so my shit don't stick to the dry porcelain. that's why I always use Metamucil (or whatever psylium husk you may favour) , this type of stuff makes the brown stuff act 'like water of a duck's back' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just now, tifino said: that's why I always use Metamucil (or whatever psylium husk you may favour) , this type of stuff makes the brown stuff act 'like water of a duck's back' I use big chunks of red meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just now, Don Mega said: I use big chunks of red meat. ...that, and together with onions, makes my results stick like Clag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 1 minute ago, tifino said: ...that, and together with onions, makes my results stick like Clag Fried Onions and zucchini in gravy goes well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) now I'm getting hungry ... need go toilet first, but am flush with new ideas for tonight's menu Edited September 15, 2016 by tifino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Boyd Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 My gf say to make sure it flushes correctlySent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 1 minute ago, Nice Boyd said: My gf say to make sure it flushes correctly Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect get her to demonstrate her method, in front of you - it will make her embarrass' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jadee Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Interesting. We've been married for nine years and I've never asked my wife whether she flushes before she goes, or why. She says she does it to prevent infections from dirty water. Says she does it everywhere, even at home. Quote "If I don't clean, I get your pee on my ass" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 12 minutes ago, jadee said: Interesting. We've been married for nine years and I've never asked my wife whether she flushes before she goes, or why. She says she does it to prevent infections from dirty water. Says she does it everywhere, even at home. Does she disinfect the bum gun before use ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I got a variation on the reason from a TG a coupe of years ago, It turns out that a girl can indeed get pregnant if a man has used the toilet before them. She was 100% serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 2 hours ago, Nice Boyd said: My gf say to make sure it flushes correctly Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Which all makes perfect sense in a country with dodgy water pressure and rubbish toilet fittings. I bet the Thai's never get caught leaving a great, steaming grogan in the bowl like the presumptuous and misguided farang does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attrayant Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 You could stop flushing to make up for it. Why should you flush if you know what the very next person is going to do it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 When I stayed in a Thai village a few years ago the toilet looked like the one in the pix. Maybe that's why Thais 'flush it' before taking a dump. That room was also the shower by the way. By 'shower' I mean you filled that black bowl with cold water from the trough and then emptied it over yourself. Quite an enlightening experience I might add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 I see you have a separate tank for shower water. Posh git. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkksteve123 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 To flush away possible pythons lurking around, waiting to bite a c*** off? Seems pretty valid to me. I can afford the 20baht per month A waste yes, but there are much bigger waste problems going on in this country and globally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 Thainess in action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 What an interesting thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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