Kenny Boy Posted Friday at 05:33 AM Posted Friday at 05:33 AM 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Photo courtesy of The Phuket News Phuket is grappling with an alarming rise in syphilis cases, with infections now confirmed across all three districts of the island province. The surge has prompted health officials to issue warnings, as it coincides with a resurgence in tourism and increased risky sexual behaviours. During a recent briefing, Dr Kusuma Sawangphan, head of the Communicable Disease Control Group at the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), highlighted the vulnerability of youth to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but stressed that anyone engaging in risky sexual practices is at risk. The spike in STIs is being linked to the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, enabling more social and sexual interactions, especially in areas popular with tourists, such as Patong. In response, Phuket health authorities have initiated a robust STI prevention campaign. This includes distributing free condoms and lubricants through both public and private healthcare facilities. Residents and visitors can conveniently access condoms through digital channels, including the Krungthai Bank mobile app, as part of efforts to make safer practices more accessible. Additionally, free STI screenings are offered biannually at government hospitals for individuals deemed at risk, underscoring the significance of early detection. Dr Kusuma reiterated that consistent condom use is the most effective way to prevent not only syphilis but also other infections like gonorrhoea and HIV. Syphilis typically begins with genital sores and, if untreated, can escalate to a full-body rash, potentially affecting the nervous system and proving fatal. The PPHO is collaborating with organisations such as the Andaman Power Phuket Association to engage high-risk communities. Health teams have been actively distributing condoms and promoting sexual health services at events, including the Miss Queen Andaman parade. Outreach efforts are expanding into schools and recognised hotspots, aiming to enhance awareness and dismantle the stigma surrounding sexual health. Dr Kusuma emphasised the importance of providing access to information, testing, and treatment for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual identity, to curb the rising infection rates and protect public health. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-05 The relaxation of cannabis rules has attracted a younger crowd with a lower IQ and subsequently lower hygiene standards, plus multiple sexual partners, hence the increase.
kiwikeith Posted Friday at 05:38 AM Posted Friday at 05:38 AM 3 hours ago, newbee2022 said: A donation of that filthy riffraff from everywhere. It is a shame that such a serious disease is on the rise, almost never heard off in NZ now, next you will have to have a test b4 you can enter LOS 1
BritManToo Posted Friday at 05:58 AM Posted Friday at 05:58 AM 19 minutes ago, kiwikeith said: It is a shame that such a serious disease is on the rise, almost never heard off in NZ now, next you will have to have a test b4 you can enter LOS Any disease that can be completely cured with a course of antibiotics lasting two weeks isn't that serious IMHO.
newbee2022 Posted Friday at 06:13 AM Posted Friday at 06:13 AM 13 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Any disease that can be completely cured with a course of antibiotics lasting two weeks isn't that serious IMHO. Maybe ok for yourself. I never got it but have seen a lot of patients in the past
PETERTHEEATER Posted Friday at 07:11 AM Posted Friday at 07:11 AM 3 hours ago, Look Chang said: I always smell the pussy of a new partner before having sex ! Better than the gay option.........
jingjai9 Posted Friday at 09:30 AM Posted Friday at 09:30 AM With the rise in syphilis and COVID cases, it looks like they will have to package condoms and masks together.
MalcolmB Posted Friday at 10:25 AM Posted Friday at 10:25 AM 8 hours ago, spidermike007 said: so why are we being blamed yet again? What the hell are you on about. Who is blaming us? Who are “we”?
blaze master Posted Friday at 10:29 AM Posted Friday at 10:29 AM On 6/5/2025 at 5:25 AM, snoop1130 said: The spike in STIs is being linked to the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, enabling more social and sexual interactions, especially in areas popular with tourists, such as Patong. Ya ok.
Reddavy Posted Friday at 10:33 AM Posted Friday at 10:33 AM 9 hours ago, Aussie999 said: Aren't tourist numbers down, I suspect it more to do with TAT encouraging tourists from, um, dare I say it.... India Yep they don’t just share the straws. Dirty dogs.
spidermike007 Posted Saturday at 02:00 AM Posted Saturday at 02:00 AM 15 hours ago, MalcolmB said: What the hell are you on about. Who is blaming us? Who are “we”? We are the tourists and the expats who are bringing disease and pestilence into the country, that is certainly what I read between the lines.
MalcolmB Posted Saturday at 10:12 AM Posted Saturday at 10:12 AM 8 hours ago, spidermike007 said: We are the tourists and the expats who are bringing disease and pestilence into the country, that is certainly what I read between the lines. Read between the lines? it talked about students nothing about tourists and pestilence. you have paranoid delusions. go a see a doctor.
KhunBENQ Posted Saturday at 11:02 AM Posted Saturday at 11:02 AM On 6/6/2025 at 10:14 AM, Look Chang said: I always smell the pussy of a new partner before having sex ! A good chef tests smell and taste before dining 😁 For heteros there is so much more likely as HIV: HPV, chlamydia, gonorrhea (clap). syphilis, fungus (?) and what else.
impulse Posted Saturday at 11:23 AM Posted Saturday at 11:23 AM 19 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: For heteros there is so much more likely as HIV: HPV, chlamydia, gonorrhea (clap). syphilis, fungus (?) and what else. Don't forget the future lawsuit if you get rich and famous decades later. Especially if you lean conservative.
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