1 hour ago, DrPhibes said:

Geeze!  I have falang friends that have both traveled recently out to Issan in the rural areas telling me 14 and 15yr olds are throwing themselves at them and they are both about 50!!  Economy must really be bad!

 

Find that very hard to believe. I can't even imagine the circumstances where 50 yo farangs would 'rub shoulders' with young Thai girls in Isan

 

I've lived here for a while now and never encountered anything of the sort.

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Mongkolkit Suksintharanon | Photo via Facebook/ มงคลกิตติ์ สุขสินธารานนท์

 

A heated debate emerged in Thailand after political activist Mongkolkit Suksintharanon proposed a controversial initiative to combat rising HIV rates. He suggested a legal ban on sexual activity for those under 22 years old, sparking a nationwide discussion.

 

During a recent parliamentary session, Deputy Minister of Public Health Chaichana Daecho highlighted the troubling increase in HIV infections among the youth. Determined to address the issue, the ministry plans to reduce new HIV cases to fewer than 1,000 per year and related deaths to under 4,000 annually. The strategy involves educational efforts targeting university students and distributing free condoms to promote safe sex practices.

 

On July 8, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin marked the initiative's launch by handing out 3,000 condoms at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Despite these efforts, Mongkolkit, an advisor within the Democrat Party, expressed his dissent on Facebook. He critiqued the ministry's approach as merely treating the symptoms rather than addressing the root causes.

 

He suggested an alternative: a law barring sexual activities for those under 22, claiming the idea stemmed from a conversation with his daughter. Mongkolkit argued that such a measure would protect youths from HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, academic distractions, and unplanned pregnancies. He also proposed penalties such as university suspensions or expulsions for violators.

 

Photo via Facebook/ มงคลกิตติ์ สุขสินธารานนท์

 

His post ignited significant backlash online. Many Thai netizens criticised the proposal, questioning its practicality and pointing out potential infringements on personal freedoms. Some even challenged Mongkolkit's own history, asking about his first sexual encounter. Mongkolkit candidly admitted to being 16 at the time, a revelation that only fuelled further scepticism about his proposition.

 

As the debate rages on, it highlights the complexities of addressing public health issues like HIV. While the government focuses on preventative measures, discussions on how best to tackle the problem continue to evolve. With varying opinions and suggestions emerging, the challenge remains to find a balanced approach that respects individual rights while effectively combating the spread of HIV.

 

This dialogue underscores the importance of both education and healthy, informed discussions in developing strategies that are both effective and socially acceptable.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-09

 

 

He needed attention. And he got it. 😂.

Next

Is this guy for real? 

Has he a salary as an advicer?

King Kanute the second.

I would've pulled myself inside out if I had waited until I was 22 years old. First hump at 15 years old started late 5555.

What a fool, and this muppet gets media space....

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He suggested a legal ban on sexual activity for those under 22 years old, sparking a nationwide discussion.

Sometimes when you don't know what you're talking about it's best to remain quiet, instead of opening your mouth and confirming it.

No comment.

Promote this man to PM! He has his finger on the pulse!

Pattaya will have to close!! 

Oh I LONG for the day when Thai politicians will THINK before they open their mouths!

Post written in ALL CAPS hax been removed.

Prohibition of booze worked really well in the USA in the 1920's.

 

I daresay this "Prohibition of sex" might create a few speakeasy's -  sex shops in Thailand!

 

To borrow a line from Apocolypse Now!..."The Horror, The Horror..."

 

I've been to 45 countries. I spent 6 years in Kuwait, where booze is banned. I never drank so much in my life.

16 hours ago, blaze master said:

Hahahahahahahaahahaha

looks like this genious of a bloke has got it all worked out. Once you turn 22 you can't get aids so off with the condoms.

 

16 hours ago, dinsdale said:

 You can't make this sht up.

 

18 minutes ago, Formaleins said:

Promote this man to PM! He has his finger on the pulse!

No I reckon he"s got his fingers on his dick .

This would definitely work and be easy to police. 

Where do these loonies come from? Like King Canute ordering the tide not to come in.

55!  I went straight to the comments!!   

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He suggested an alternative: a law barring sexual activities for those under 22, claiming the idea stemmed from a conversation with his daughter. Mongkolkit argued that such a measure would protect youths from HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, academic distractions, and unplanned pregnancies. He also proposed penalties such as university suspensions or expulsions for violators.

I wonder if his mother stopped him from flying his kite in his youth.

Yeah that'll work are these people brain dead?

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Mongkolkit Suksintharanon | Photo via Facebook/ มงคลกิตติ์ สุขสินธารานนท์

 

A heated debate emerged in Thailand after political activist Mongkolkit Suksintharanon proposed a controversial initiative to combat rising HIV rates. He suggested a legal ban on sexual activity for those under 22 years old, sparking a nationwide discussion.

 

During a recent parliamentary session, Deputy Minister of Public Health Chaichana Daecho highlighted the troubling increase in HIV infections among the youth. Determined to address the issue, the ministry plans to reduce new HIV cases to fewer than 1,000 per year and related deaths to under 4,000 annually. The strategy involves educational efforts targeting university students and distributing free condoms to promote safe sex practices.

 

On July 8, Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin marked the initiative's launch by handing out 3,000 condoms at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. Despite these efforts, Mongkolkit, an advisor within the Democrat Party, expressed his dissent on Facebook. He critiqued the ministry's approach as merely treating the symptoms rather than addressing the root causes.

 

He suggested an alternative: a law barring sexual activities for those under 22, claiming the idea stemmed from a conversation with his daughter. Mongkolkit argued that such a measure would protect youths from HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, academic distractions, and unplanned pregnancies. He also proposed penalties such as university suspensions or expulsions for violators.

 

Photo via Facebook/ มงคลกิตติ์ สุขสินธารานนท์

 

His post ignited significant backlash online. Many Thai netizens criticised the proposal, questioning its practicality and pointing out potential infringements on personal freedoms. Some even challenged Mongkolkit's own history, asking about his first sexual encounter. Mongkolkit candidly admitted to being 16 at the time, a revelation that only fuelled further scepticism about his proposition.

 

As the debate rages on, it highlights the complexities of addressing public health issues like HIV. While the government focuses on preventative measures, discussions on how best to tackle the problem continue to evolve. With varying opinions and suggestions emerging, the challenge remains to find a balanced approach that respects individual rights while effectively combating the spread of HIV.

 

This dialogue underscores the importance of both education and healthy, informed discussions in developing strategies that are both effective and socially acceptable.

 

  Ad  apted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-07-09

 

 

a very silly man with a very silly idea who will do and say anything to get his name in the paper, wasnt he the same man who wanted a law to ban Martians men marrying thai women just because martian women only had one boob ?

He should come to Ostrailia and have a talk with Albo they would get on famously!

Somehow, I don't see this proposal being too successful.  

16 hours ago, angryguy said:

Yup there ya go

he also wanted to ban sex before marriage for Orangutans

Sex ban for under 22?

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Thailand is becoming weird! 

2 minutes ago, portisaacozzy said:

he also wanted to ban sex before marriage for Orangutans

I've been sexually attracted to Orangutans for a while 😘

How dumb or detached from reality do you have to be to suggest that 🙄

Tomorrow he will suggest stopping the sun rising in the morning 🙈

13 hours ago, Will B Good said:

 

Find that very hard to believe. I can't even imagine the circumstances where 50 yo farangs would 'rub shoulders' with young Thai girls in Isan

 

I've lived here for a while now and never encountered anything of the sort.

 

It's BS. I lived in Buriram for 3 years, it never happens... They're far too shy for one thing, they don't speak any English at all, and they have plenty of younger and better looking Thai guys to choose from anyway, especially if they're attractive. 

It is good to know that above 22 years old will not get HIV.  Phewww!