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**__CVineXPharm__** · 03-10-2011, 12:56 AM

Yes, and the doctors love it too, seems strange to see so many sick people drinking out of the same glass and eating out of the same plates and still the population of Thailand does not seem to fluctuate that much, but do seem to have quite a few deaths and funerals for so low a population count.

First of all, my apologies for replying to such an old post, but I didn't see anyone else addressing the issues so here is my reply:

Your concern is obviously one of hygiene, and I can fully relate to that. Certain illnesses are widespread, not just in Thailand and many are easily transferable - Hepatitis probably being the main concern. However, normal etiquette in Thai restaurant is that the dishes come with a spoon, and this spoon is used to transfer the food to your plate. If the spoon is missing, simply request one. You then use your own spoon and fork (or chopsticks) to eat from your own plate. For large pieces of food, e.g. fish cakes, spring rolls etc, it is however common and fully acceptable to use your own utensils to pick a piece.

If anyone at my table were using their own spoon to, say help themselves to curry or soups, I would just kindly remind them that there was already a spoon available for that purpose. If they persisted, I would either tell them off, or not eat with them again.

By all means be careful, but there is no need to be hysterical.

As for deaths and funerals, Thailand has a 100% fatality rate - the same as anywhere else on the planet.

03-10-2011, 12:56 AM	#8
__CVineXPharm__ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	Yes, and the doctors love it too, seems strange to see so many sick people drinking out of the same glass and eating out of the same plates and still the population of Thailand does not seem to fluctuate that much, but do seem to have quite a few deaths and funerals for so low a population count. First of all, my apologies for replying to such an old post, but I didn't see anyone else addressing the issues so here is my reply: Your concern is obviously one of hygiene, and I can fully relate to that. Certain illnesses are widespread, not just in Thailand and many are easily transferable - Hepatitis probably being the main concern. However, normal etiquette in Thai restaurant is that the dishes come with a spoon, and this spoon is used to transfer the food to your plate. If the spoon is missing, simply request one. You then use your own spoon and fork (or chopsticks) to eat from your own plate. For large pieces of food, e.g. fish cakes, spring rolls etc, it is however common and fully acceptable to use your own utensils to pick a piece. If anyone at my table were using their own spoon to, say help themselves to curry or soups, I would just kindly remind them that there was already a spoon available for that purpose. If they persisted, I would either tell them off, or not eat with them again. By all means be careful, but there is no need to be hysterical. As for deaths and funerals, Thailand has a 100% fatality rate - the same as anywhere else on the planet.
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