Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is currently on a royal visit to Cambodia today (Monday), but it’s her purpose built toilet that’s making the news.
Cambodian officials have revealed to local reporters that a self-contained, air conditioned outhouse has been built. The royal toilet overlooks the Yeak Lom Lake has been constructed at a cost of over $40,000 (£28,000).
It has not been disclosed if Cambodia or Thailand is paying for the loo, but Cambodia Daily reports that the eight square-metre toilet was built by Thai construction firm, Siam Cement Group The firm took over two weeks days to build the toilet.
“According to the World Toilet Organization, 69% of Cambodians living in parts of the country still have to practice open defecation, because they don’t have access to basic sanitation or toilets. This is the highest rate in East Asia and the Pacific”.
The princess is the second daughter of Thailand’s reigning King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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