The bathroom situation here

So the bathrooms here in Thailand are a little bit different than those in the U.S. So I'm going to share what a more modern bathroom has and doesn't have. Hopefully later on in my trip I'll share about the infamous "squat pot", which I have encountered quite a few times already.

But back to the "modern" Thai bathroom. At Payap University I'd say all the bathrooms that I've used have been decent but there have been a few surprises.

These are all pictures from my bathroom in my dorm.

Here we have the "flush" button. First off it's on the top of the toilet rather than on the side.

Rule of thumb is the small button is for "small" amount in toilet (number ones) and the larger button is for "large" trips to the toilet (number twos). Hope you all can understand what i'm saying.

Toilet paper....

This is a rare luxury for an American like me.

I've only seen toilet paper in my dorm bathroom and that's only because my roommate and me put it there. However, the other bathrooms on campus have no toilet paper.

This brings me to the "squirt gun" as I like to call it.

So, most people here don't wipe and instead they squirt. Apparently, it's more sanitary but for someone like me it's a bit intimidating.

I've been in Thailand for a week and I still have yet use it. Hopefully, I can work up the courage soon to try it. It is part of their culture and that is my goal to become as much a part of Thai culture as I can.

If you want toilet paper, like me, you have to carry a roll around with you. I have this little guy wrapped up in a plastic bag and I carry it in my school bag for when I'm over in another building that has the squirt gun instead of toilet paper.

So, if you ever come to Thailand and you're a fan of toilet paper remember to carry a roll around with you at all times.