webfact Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 'Starbucks of toilets' makes splash in Thailand Amid COVID wave, Mister Loo chain of public pay potties emerges as winner Mister Loo co-founders Andreas Wanner, left, and Dominik Schuler at the company's toilet facility in Bangkok. (Photo by Marimi Kishimoto) MARIMI KISHIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer BANGKOK -- A chain of pay public toilets has emerged as a major winner amid the COVID-19 pandemic in Thailand. The facilities are operated by Mister Loo, a Swiss startup that aims to become the "Starbucks of toilets." With public awareness of hygiene growing as the deadly virus spreads, the operator of upscale toilets is winning popularity in Southeast Asia by emphasizing their cleanliness. "It's very clean, and there is no bad smell. It's worth spending 10 baht (33 cents)," Chanyarot, 48, said, after using a restroom operated by Mister Loo in a shopping mall in Bangkok's Chinatown. The wood-paneled booth is well air-conditioned, with popular Thai music playing in the background. A fragrant aroma fills the room. On average, pay public toilets in Thailand, including those in tourist resorts, cost about 3 baht per use. Mister Loo charges 10 baht for air-conditioned "premium" toilets and 5 baht for regular ones. In the Chinatown mall, there are free toilets on another floor, but many choose Mister Loo. Full story: https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Startups/Starbucks-of-toilets-makes-splash-in-Thailand -- © Copyright Nikkei Asian Review 2021-02-24 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Curt1591 Posted February 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) Instead of smoke, they blow cold air and perfume up peoples' a__ ! ???? Edited February 23, 2021 by Curt1591 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted February 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2021 53 minutes ago, webfact said: "It's very clean, and there is no bad smell. It's worth spending 10 baht (33 cents), And why not .. ye'z can pay to get your rocks off so weighing out to perform another bodily function sounds not unreasonable .. 55 minutes ago, webfact said: The wood-paneled booth is well air-conditioned, with popular Thai music playing in the background. Prefer Elgar's " Pipes of the Pan " myself .. 57 minutes ago, webfact said: BANGKOK -- A chain of pay public toilets has emerged as a major winner amid the Kite flying fraternity but let's hope it's just a flash in the pan .. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Lol - the other day a bunch of us (me and some Thai friends) were down on Jomtien Beach. There was a standard "Thai" bathroom across the street - 10 baht (bring your own tissue). About 50 meters up the road was another one - 5 baht (bring your own tissue). Previous to that, near a spot we go to in North Pattaya, the closest public toilet is also 5 baht. Luckily most of them seem to be located close to a 7-11 or Family Mart (for those that don't use their left hand and/or need small change). I don't think I've seen a "3 baht" toilet in 20 years. Not since the one on Soi Lucky next to the old Blues Factory. As long as they maintain the facilities they'll probably do OK. If they follow the standard practise of making something new, then not doing any upkeep on it and letting it get filthy, stinky and rotting, then maybe not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 They are proving that there is money other peoples sh+t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Kerryd said: Lol - the other day a bunch of us (me and some Thai friends) were down on Jomtien Beach. There was a standard "Thai" bathroom across the street - 10 baht (bring your own tissue). About 50 meters up the road was another one - 5 baht (bring your own tissue). Previous to that, near a spot we go to in North Pattaya, the closest public toilet is also 5 baht. Luckily most of them seem to be located close to a 7-11 or Family Mart (for those that don't use their left hand and/or need small change). I don't think I've seen a "3 baht" toilet in 20 years. Not since the one on Soi Lucky next to the old Blues Factory. As long as they maintain the facilities they'll probably do OK. If they follow the standard practise of making something new, then not doing any upkeep on it and letting it get filthy, stinky and rotting, then maybe not so much. Victorian Government (Australia) invested years ago in ones which self cleaned between uses, and were physically inspected on daily basis to ensure the self flushing of pans,walls and floors worked along with other hygiene requirements 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 5 minutes ago, Kerryd said: Lol - the other day a bunch of us (me and some Thai friends) were down on Jomtien Beach. There was a standard "Thai" bathroom across the street - 10 baht (bring your own tissue). About 50 meters up the road was another one - 5 baht (bring your own tissue). Previous to that, near a spot we go to in North Pattaya, the closest public toilet is also 5 baht. Luckily most of them seem to be located close to a 7-11 or Family Mart (for those that don't use their left hand and/or need small change). I don't think I've seen a "3 baht" toilet in 20 years. Not since the one on Soi Lucky next to the old Blues Factory. As long as they maintain the facilities they'll probably do OK. If they follow the standard practise of making something new, then not doing any upkeep on it and letting it get filthy, stinky and rotting, then maybe not so much. And that includes serious monitoring that the staff are actually following their laid down cleaning/sanitizing etc., routines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: Starbucks of toilets Why would anybody would like to be like Americano? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr mr Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: 'Starbucks of toilets' makes splash in Thailand ohhhh i got something that will make a splash alright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted February 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2021 38 minutes ago, mr mr said: ohhhh i got something that will make a splash alright. As they used to say, 'A small deposit secures any item.' 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 "as the deadly virus spreads" ? Give us a break with your nonsense and self serving drivel. Quoted statistics are almost 100% survival ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 "Our aim is to keep this toilet clean You aim will help!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 24, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: A fragrant aroma fills the room. For the first 5 minutes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, phantomfiddler said: "as the deadly virus spreads" ? Give us a break with your nonsense and self serving drivel. Quoted statistics are almost 100% survival ???? "88.2% of statistics are made up on the spot" Vic Reeves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oznomad Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Should have run a spell check, for the local market. Mitta Loo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, phantomfiddler said: "as the deadly virus spreads" ? Give us a break with your nonsense and self serving drivel. Quoted statistics are almost 100% survival ???? well what about the millions dead across the world, and not all of them old or with underlying health problems. 500,000 in USA alone DEAD Survivaal is not as clear cut as total immediate recovery, many have kidney, heart impairment following, not to mention ongoing respiratory issues, chronic pain and fatigue, as well sight and taste changes. Edited February 24, 2021 by RJRS1301 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 8 hours ago, webfact said: the "Starbucks of toilets. I certainly won't drink my coffee in one:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Here I sit, Broken hearted, Spent 10 Baht.. And only f**ted. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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