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Warnings Or Dangers: The Squatter
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In Patong and Karon, there are numerous clusters of bars and restaurants with no individual bathroom facilities. Instead, you go to a central location and pay 5 or 10 baht per visit. The conversation goes something like this: Tourist: How much is it? Attendant: 5 baht sir. Tourist: Is it clean? Attendant: Yes sir. Tourist: Western toilet? Attendant: Yes sir, toilet. The result is often a squatter. Not the comfortable sit-down variety that many visitors are used to. Ah, the horror! I should have been used to them coming from Japan but after half a dozen beers or so, it's a bit inconvenient. So be warned if this might be a problem for you! :-)
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Wann Sat Sep 30, 2006 15:43 UTC
Soooo many update after a month stay. Great page Craig !! I wish I could have a long stay in Phuket like you. I never know the sunset at Patong and Kata can be very beautiful !!! I kept waiting the best shot at Promthep cape, couldn't get any good one !! | Tina-Perth Thu Aug 3, 2006 04:20 UTC
I've thought of visiting that Phuja Nirvana restaurant and after your review, I'll make sure I do. Thanks. | chatterley Fri Jun 23, 2006 08:58 UTC
We went past Wat Karon a couple of times, but didn't venture inside! Now we're regretting.... | tropicdiver Mon Jul 11, 2005 14:50 UTC
Now, this is my idea of a pool bar. ;-) |
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