Toilets

Toilets

Although the occasional squat toilet turns up here and there, particularly in the most budget of budget guesthouses, in general, Cambodian toilets are of the sit-down variety. If you end up in the sticks, you will find that hygiene conditions deteriorate somewhat, but rural Cambodian bath- rooms are often in a better state than those in rural China or India.

 

 


Although the occasional squat toilet turns up here and there, particularly in the most budget of budget guesthouses, in general, Cambodian toilets are of the sit-down variety. If you end up in the sticks, you will find that hygiene conditions deteriorate somewhat, but rural Cambodian bath- rooms are often in a better state than those in rural China or India.
The issue of toilets and what to do with used toilet paper is a cause for concern. Generally, if there’s a wastepaper basket next to the toilet, that is where the toilet paper goes, as many sewage systems cannot handle toilet paper. Toilet paper is seldom provided in the toilets at bus and train stations or in other public buildings, so keep a stash with you at all times.
Public toilets are rare, the only ones in the country being along Phnom Penh’s river- front and some beautiful wooden structures dotted about the temples of Angkor. The charge is usually 500r for a public toilet, although they are free at Angkor. Most local restaurants have some sort of toilet: pay 500r if you are not eating or drinking anything.
Should you find nature calling in rural areas, don’t let modesty drive you into the bushes: there may be land mines not far from the road or track. Stay on the roadside and do the deed, or grin and bear it until the next town.

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