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Thailand's bidet spray - hygienic bathroom culture found in every home

In Thailand, a bidet spray is used for cleaning after using the toilet. (Photo: Pexels)

Thailand’s approach to personal hygiene after using the toilet has deep cultural roots. 

Traditionally, people used a small bowl to pour water for cleaning. Over time, this practice evolved into the use of the bidet spray - a simple handheld device that is now a standard fixture in nearly every Thai bathroom. And for many foreigners who experience it for the first time, it often becomes an unexpectedly appreciated feature.         

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