KFC Thailand urges customers to eat with hands, with signs next to plastic utensil dispensers

KFC in Thailand puts up signs next to plastic utensil dispensers to urge customers to eat with hands

It appears not everyone knows just how “Finger Lickin’ Good” KFC is, as stores in Thailand posted signs urging customers to eat with their hands.

The signs were first spotted on 1 April, informing customers that utensils were available only upon request at the counters.

Part of push to use less plastic

“KFC apologises for any inconvenience,” the sign said at the top. “Customers may request utensils at the counter.”

Alternatively, it suggests that customers use their hands to eat the food served at KFC instead. The fine print at the bottom indicated this was part of a push to reduce plastic use.

“Thank you for helping reduce plastic use for the environment,” KFC wrote.

It is unclear when the signs went up, but posts on social media indicate they have been around since at least 26 March.

Thais mostly on board with move

In response to the images, most Thai netizens said the utensils were barely useful.

One commenter said the knives would already break if you were using them to slice the chicken. Although the photos showed only the utensils being emptied, with the plastic sauce trays still present, many commenters also said those trays were wasteful.

One even suggested dispensing the sauce right onto the plate.

However, not everyone was positive about the changes. One commenter said it would be hard for Thais to wean off plastic. Many would request a plastic bag, even for just one water bottle.

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Featured image adapted from Kapook and KFC on Facebook.