Examining the Construction Progress of Five-Star Public Restrooms in Ho Chi Minh City

In an effort to address a long-standing problem of inadequate restroom facilities in Ho Chi Minh City, four public restrooms of four-to-five star quality have been unveiled in District 1.

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2 July, 2023

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a close look at five-star public restrooms taking shape in hcm city picture 2 — Unlike many other public restrooms found throughout the city, the five-star restrooms are cleaned and maintained by a caretaker. They are also well lit at night.

a close look at five-star public restrooms taking shape in hcm city picture 3 — People who use the five-star restrooms are mainly domestic and foreign tourists, as well as street vendors.

a close look at five-star public restrooms taking shape in hcm city picture 4 — These restrooms are fully automated, and are free to use. People are able to rate their satisfaction through an electronic system installed inside the facility.

a close look at five-star public restrooms taking shape in hcm city picture 5 — These restrooms are also equipped with bike theft prevention and perception of safety through the installed CCTV system.

a close look at five-star public restrooms taking shape in hcm city picture 6 — Ho Chi Minh City, the most populous locality in Vietnam, welcomes tens of millions of domestic and international holidaymakers every year. However, the city only has 200 public restrooms, many of which have already deteriorated. District 1 has 18 public restrooms across 13 public locations, including four markets, seven parks, one bus stop, and a residential area.

a close look at five-star public restrooms taking shape in hcm city picture 7 — During a recent working session held in District 1, Nguyen Van Nen, Party chief of Ho Chi Minh City, urged the local administration to speed up the construction of public restrooms, while calling on schools, restaurants, and businesses to allow free use of their restrooms.

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