Dearth of public bathrooms a dire problem in Ho Chi Minh

Despite being a megacity, Ho Chi Minh City has a mere 200 public restrooms, while the city is ranked 67th among 69 tourism cities with poor public toilet systems. The enormity of the toilet shortage is 'unacceptable,' said Ho Chi Minh City chairman Phan Van Mai. Woefully, in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which sees crowds of tourists, there is a severe lack of public toilets. A photo taken on March 11, 2023 shows a dirty public toilet at Ham Nghi Bus Stop in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Woefully, in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, which sees crowds of tourists, there is a severe lack of public toilets.