hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 In my home country Sweden toilet doors are most often opened outwards for various practical reasons. 1. Toilets are small, opening inwards further limits the already small space. 2. The hinges should be on the outside because toilets are moist. 3. If someone is unconscious inside the hinges can be accessed from outside (this is rarely mentioned. Found out about it today when doing research) 4. Fire safety standards, in panic people tend to push doors.. Not sure about this one, but came up during research. Why do thai toilet doors open inwards? Is there rational reasons or something something ghosts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss1960 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Why do they drive on the left side in Thailand, UK, Australia and some other strange places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 So you don't blindly hit people when opening doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 So you can keep the stall door closed with your foot when the lock is busted. In the UK and everywhere else I remember the stall doors usually open inwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 It saves valuable seconds when rushing into the bathroom after a bad somtam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, lopburi3 said: So you don't blindly hit people when opening doors? Yeah, that's the only rational reason i can think of except if toilet is huge and opens to a tiny hallway. In sweden most people decide to open outwards anyway because the other reasons outweigh this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, Swiss1960 said: Why do they drive on the left side in Thailand, UK, Australia and some other strange places? Driving is different, because the whole country has to decide on one way. Toilet doors have room for decisions in each case. In sweden MOST toilets open out. In thai ALL open in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Believe handicapped toilets here open out as is normal for the world (you need extra area to move wheelchair). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxo1947 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Why are toilet doors (and other doors) opened inwards in Thailand... Why do the light switches work the other way---- Why don't they have a space between written words--- Why cant you drink the tap water here----- Why do they all take their shoes off when entering a building---- Why do people smile so much here--- Why do 7% (estimated) of males want to be females----- . Could it be that we are not in Kansas any-more............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Since we are on the subject of toilets, the hotel we use in Bangalore (India) has very cleverly designed bathrooms. It is possible to sit on the pan and throw-up in the sink at the same time, don't ask me how I know Oh, and the doors open inwards :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 Nobody else heard its like this in thailand because bad luck or ghosts or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 16 minutes ago, hobz said: 1. Toilets are small, opening inwards further limits the already small space. 2. The hinges should be on the outside because toilets are moist. 3. If someone is unconscious inside the hinges can be accessed from outside (this is rarely mentioned. Found out about it today when doing research) 4. Fire safety standards, in panic people tend to push doors.. Not sure about this one, but came up during research. 1. Don't get that !! are walls inside Swedish toilets angled towards the opening door. 2. Use stainless hinges or don't bother with a door. 3. Most Thai toilet doors & locks are flimsy and some toilets you can look over the wall. 4. Fire safety in Thailand, emm OK, l refer you to 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Crossy said: Since we are on the subject of toilets, the hotel we use in Bangalore (India) has very cleverly designed bathrooms. It is possible to sit on the pan and throw-up in the sink at the same time, don't ask me how I know Oh, and the doors open inwards :) And in India it may not even be a result of alcohol indulgence - recall when in Madras (1970's) one had to obtain a drunk certificate from government to even be allowed to order a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: 1. Don't get that !! are walls inside Swedish toilets angled towards the opening door. 2. Use stainless hinges or don't bother with a door. 3. Most Thai toilet doors & locks are flimsy and some toilets you can look over the wall. 4. Fire safety in Thailand, emm OK, l refer you to 3. 1. Hmm, i mean if you open the door inwards, you need to have space for the door inside the toilet room. 2. Yeah, you're right, should be easy to solve by using different materials. As for safety / fire stuff.. This is from Australian friend: "I thought toilet doors were meant to open outwards in case someone is unconscious inside. So they won’t block the door while you try to enter. Also toilet doors are meant to have special hinges you can push the pin out of so you can open a locked door. They are called “loose pin hinges” and are required by law for some situations in Australia. Many years ago I use to sell door hardware" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Accessibility standard suggest doors for toilets especially should open outward. The reason is if someone collapses in the bathroom (surprisingly common) it is much easier to open the door with a body against it when you do not have to push the body out of the way. So lives are potentially threatened if they open inward. Most building codes now incorporate this for all bathrooms and now just ones for people with disabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 4 minutes ago, sipi said: What door? I can wave to the neighbours. It's the same issue with bedroom doors, for some reason they are always opened inwards in thailand. Nobody seems to know why... I heard something about bad luck from my gf, but she doesn't know the details.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 My current rental house has cavity slide doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Crossy said: In the UK and everywhere else I remember the stall doors usually open inwards. Inwards opening doors are standard in all Australian and New Zealand toilets/bathrooms too. /Edit: actually for every room in a house. Edited February 19, 2017 by Jai Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 space saving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, sipi said: What door? I can wave to the neighbours. Wave what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just now, hobz said: It's the same issue with bedroom doors, for some reason they are always opened inwards in thailand. Nobody seems to know why... I heard something about bad luck from my gf, but she doesn't know the details.. You'd be really stuffed in the UK hobz, doors invariably open into the room they serve, outside doors to the house open inwards too. Our last home in the UK had a back door that opened outwards that surprised many a visitor with a near smack in the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, hobz said: It's the same issue with bedroom doors, for some reason they are always opened inwards in thailand. Nobody seems to know why... I heard something about bad luck from my gf, but she doesn't know the details.. i know why... space saving... all the doors I instal are inward because you save that swing space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Crossy said: Our last home in the UK had a back door that opened outwards that surprised many a visitor with a near smack in the face. Typically in Australia you would have an outwardly opening fly-screen door as well as the traditional solid inwardly opening door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Jai Dee said: Typically in Australia you would have an outwardly opening fly-screen door as well as the traditional solid inwardly opening door. oh well that sort of defeats the space you save... hmmm odd but of course the screen door can't go the same way as the solid door Edited February 19, 2017 by LannaGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 7 minutes ago, LannaGuy said: i know why... space saving... all the doors I instal are inward because you save that swing space So doors that swing inwards dont take space? Are they magical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just now, LannaGuy said: oh well that sort of defeats the space you save... hmmm odd Not really... and it is only on the outside door. One would close the fly-screen door but leave the inner door open... that way the wind could cool the house down but the flies could not get in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) 2 minutes ago, hobz said: So doors that swing inwards dont take space? Are they magical? you missed the point - we were discussing a toilet cubicle the M2 outside of that cubicle would have to be increased if the doors opened outwards anyway that's why we do it in renovations when space is at a premium Edited February 19, 2017 by LannaGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted February 19, 2017 Author Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, LannaGuy said: you missed the point - we were discussing a toilet cubicle the M2 outside of that cubicle would have to be increased if the doors opened outwards You missed the point, the m2 inside that cubicle would have to be increased if the door opened inwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Just now, hobz said: You missed the point, the m2 inside that cubicle would have to be increased if the door opened inwards. nope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Why do birds suddenly appear...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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