Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

In response to a troubling rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among teenagers, Pattaya schools have implemented a robust sex education programme aimed at promoting safe sex and reducing risky behaviours. Mayor Poramese Ngamphichet unveiled the initiative at Pattaya City School 7 (Ban Nong Phang Khae), targeting students aged 13 to 18 as part of a broader effort to combat the STI surge.

 

The programme, developed by Pattaya’s Disease Prevention and Control Division, underscores the importance of consistent condom use, HPV vaccinations, sexual health check-ups, and the avoidance of risky partners. It aims to convey the message that safe sex is not merely advisable but essential for personal and public health.

 

A city health spokesperson emphasised the programme's purpose: “empower young people with the knowledge and tools to protect their sexual health effectively, bringing a safer and healthier future for the community.”

 

The need for such education is underscored by alarming statistics. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) reported that syphilis cases among teenagers have tripled, and infections among pregnant women have increased fivefold in just one year. These figures highlight a worsening public health situation, with DDC spokesperson Weerawat Manosutthi noting a steady annual rise in STIs, particularly syphilis.

 

A report from July 18 confirmed these trends, showing a rise in syphilis rates across Thailand from 11 to 28.1 per 100,000 people since 2018. Among teenagers, the rate has soared from 27.9 to 91.2, while infections in expectant mothers increased from 0.26 to 1.3 per 100,000 within a year.

 

In light of these concerning statistics, health officials believe that education is crucial in preventing a public health crisis. By equipping teenagers with factual knowledge about sexual health, the education programme seeks to mitigate the rapid spread of STIs and foster a healthier next generation. The classroom thus becomes a vital line of defence, arming young people with the information necessary to make informed and responsible choices.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-12

 

 

It starts with the parents!  This will be waisted without concurrent reinforcement at home!

Unwanted pregnancy should also get a mention..... so many have kids in their low teens and enter the path to Pattaya!

So seems STD's are no longer STD's.

13 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said:

It starts with the parents!  This will be waisted without concurrent reinforcement at home!

Thai parents openly talking about sex to their children... not a hope.

4 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Thai parents openly talking about sex to their children... not a hope.

I often wonder how much sex education there already is in the schools.. I suspect little to zero, as  seemed to be the case when I first came here  some decades ago. 

Nowadays it is more complicated!

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

In response to a troubling rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among teenagers, Pattaya schools have implemented a robust sex education programme aimed at promoting safe sex and reducing risky behaviours. Mayor Poramese Ngamphichet unveiled the initiative at Pattaya City School 7 (Ban Nong Phang Khae), targeting students aged 13 to 18 as part of a broader effort to combat the STI surge.

 

The programme, developed by Pattaya’s Disease Prevention and Control Division, underscores the importance of consistent condom use, HPV vaccinations, sexual health check-ups, and the avoidance of risky partners. It aims to convey the message that safe sex is not merely advisable but essential for personal and public health.

 

A city health spokesperson emphasised the programme's purpose: “empower young people with the knowledge and tools to protect their sexual health effectively, bringing a safer and healthier future for the community.”

 

The need for such education is underscored by alarming statistics. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) reported that syphilis cases among teenagers have tripled, and infections among pregnant women have increased fivefold in just one year. These figures highlight a worsening public health situation, with DDC spokesperson Weerawat Manosutthi noting a steady annual rise in STIs, particularly syphilis.

 

A report from July 18 confirmed these trends, showing a rise in syphilis rates across Thailand from 11 to 28.1 per 100,000 people since 2018. Among teenagers, the rate has soared from 27.9 to 91.2, while infections in expectant mothers increased from 0.26 to 1.3 per 100,000 within a year.

 

In light of these concerning statistics, health officials believe that education is crucial in preventing a public health crisis. By equipping teenagers with factual knowledge about sexual health, the education programme seeks to mitigate the rapid spread of STIs and foster a healthier next generation. The classroom thus becomes a vital line of defence, arming young people with the information necessary to make informed and responsible choices.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-12

 

 

HPV vaccination should be standard.

Education has to start years earlier. (OECD)

I’m glad that they are finally doing this, but it should probably from 12 upwards. Anyway I taught my son when he was 10 and kept reinforcing it till he went to University. His Thai mother wouldn’t speak about it at all. I got a banana out and showed him how to use a condom. I wish the Thais, not all, would teach their children, but it seems difficult for them and taboo. I am very open with my boy and took him to Queen SiriKit hospital which had a big board showing pictures of all the std’s and what they do. The last photo was of an hand with smiles on each finger 😉. When he did finally get a girlfriend past a couple weeks he was proud to tell me he used a condom. 👏 

Why just Pattaya?

😀🤣

9 minutes ago, LudwigK said:

Why just Pattaya?

😀🤣

Factory outlet?

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

HPV vaccination should be standard.

 

It pretty much is.

 

 

38 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

It pretty much is.

 

 

Yes, good that Q-Anons and Alu-Hat hooligans are almost unknown here.

🙏

Mrs Whitehouse had the right idea !

14 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Yes, good that Q-Anons and Alu-Hat hooligans are almost unknown here.

🙏

And “anti masker” Karens.

Whoever wrote the headline did a good job adding “rigorous “

 

 

1 minute ago, MalcolmB said:

And “anti masker” Karens.

I forgot them. It's a more or less isolated tribe though. Thank you.

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Unwanted pregnancy should also get a mention..... so many have kids in their low teens and enter the path to Pattaya!

I also suppose that in Pattaya, some parents also teach their daughters how much they should charge for 'short times'. 🤫

Pah, this Thai approach will never work.  They should have done what has been tried in Hong Kong... 

 

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3275787/badminton-hong-kong-answer-sexual-impulses-schoolchildren-we-ask-experts

 

🤭

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

highlight a worsening public health situation............................................ noting a steady annual rise in STIs, particularly syphilis.

 

Pattaya - the hub of pot and pox!!

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I often wonder how much sex education there already is in the schools.. I suspect little to zero, as  seemed to be the case when I first came here  some decades ago. 

Nowadays it is more complicated!

Sex education in Thai schools is one influenced by the peer pressure system.  The only sex education that most of these girls get is if they do not let Somchai, then he will go to another girl who will and will not be her boyfriend.

 

For Somchai it is simply to see a pretty girl get friends of pretty girl to convince here that I will have nothing to do with her if she does not put out.  After I get what i want, I move on to another pretty girl. If they get pregnant, not my problem. 

Very good!

 

there is this and that to remember, think, complain about, and clever ad to the idea and...

it is very good. it's a start and makes them understand better, even what they find on the net.

girl learn to protect themselves boys learn to respect the girls

and what may improve their success, the real success in love

the unity , the pair

Why is this education system not being rolled out nation wide ?