ASEAN Public Toilet Standard in Lao PDR

One of the most important basic elements in the tourism industry is having good public toilets. If provided to a high standard, public toilets also create a good impression of the destination. Therefore, public toilets should have standards that can cater to the needs of people of different cultural needs, genders, all age groups and people with disabilities.

ASEAN Public Toilet Standard

is one of the measures developed within the framework of the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan (ATPS) 2011-2015 to engage the ASEAN member states to develop and implement standardized tourism services essential for helping ASEAN to become a Quality Single Destination.

Major Criteria of ASEAN public toilet standard

Major Criteria No.1: Design and Environmental Management System

The public toilet should use a proper waste management system and standardized water treatment system. Pleasant landscape and exterior and interior design, toilets signs should be placed at visible conspicuous areas, notices encouraging the proper use of the toilets and importance of cleanness hygiene, sufficient provision of disabled and elderly facilities

Major Criteria No.2: Amenities and facilities

Major Criteria No.3: Cleanliness

Major Criteria No.4: Safety

Awarded Benefits Apply Online

Option 1: On-line Application forms and submit documents via website

Step 1: Responsible organization download the self-assessment form
Step 2: Responsible organization undertakes a self-assessment by using the downloaded self-assessment form (Please consult with the relevant department of Provincial DICT or MICT for more advice)
Step 3: Responsible organization submits the application from and the self-assessment form and attachments on line via website
Step 4: Responsible organization waits for a response from Provincial DICT or MICT (within 1-3 weeks) by phone and email and online
Step 5: ASEAN Tourism standards certification boards and assessors visit the place and undertake assessment/audit at the appointed time
Step 6: Notify the assessment/audit results to the Responsible organization (within 1-3 weeks) by phone and email and online
Step 7: Give the award and the ASEAN tourism standard certificate

Option 1: Off-line Application forms and submit documents at the Provincial DICT or MICT

Step 1 Responsible organization download the application form and the self-assessment form
Step 2: Responsible organization undertakes a self-assessment by using the downloaded self-assessment form (Please consult with the relevant department of Provincial DICT or MICT for more advice)
Step 3: Responsible organization submits the application from and the self-assessment form and attachments at the Provincial DICT or MICT
Step 4: Responsible organization waits for a response from Provincial DICT or MICT (within 1-3 weeks) by phone and email.
Step 5: ASEAN Tourism standards certification boards and assessors visit the place and undertake assessment/audit at the appointed time
Step 6: Notify the assessment/audit results to the Responsible organization (within 1-3 weeks)
Step 7: Give the award and the ASEAN tourism standard certificate