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Thai Activist Proposes Sex Ban for Under-22s to Tackle HIV Surge

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He's wearing dark glasses because ? ...his mother warned him he'd go blind !!!

There's a lot of old 60, 70 and 80 year old expat geezers praying that this guy won't get his wish. 

 

A lot of them would have to move out of Thailand if he did.

Call the police, the neighbors are having sex, they're under 22, arrest them, jail them, prosecute them, for doing the most natural thing in the world that people have been doing since the beginning of mankind.

 

Laws will stop them, we are omnipotent, and nobody will defy our laws. 

 

If this clown was not a political activist the only other job that might have been available to him would be as a sanitation worker, picking up trash. 

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Why not just ban those with HIV from having sex..... 

Thailand needs to follow John Cleese and set up a Ministry of Silly Ideas.  This guy would be a strong candidate to run it.

Mandatory castration for all males and chastity belts for all females

Good idea; when the HIV meets a person past his/her 22st birthday it knows not go in there...

17 hours ago, Sir Dude said:

What have you been smoking? Good luck with that idea.

I think he is a weed shop owner and with no where to sell supply smoked it all.

 

Seriously teen pressure and hormones are 2 things you can not legislate against.

 

Kids will find a way.

 

Possible solution is

 

A. Better sex education at pratom 6 mat 1.

B. Provision of condom and educatio

C. Have young people that are HIV positive visit schools and talk to kids not just in class but after class

 

D. Most importantly find a Sue Johanson that is not some Thai beauty but an older nurse or person that kids can call in to anonymously.  Give real advice and no cultural judgement.

Is he insane? That would put a lot of Mia Noi's out of work. 

Mongkolkit wants to ban sex before 22 — bold move for a guy who clearly couldn’t wait to disappoint someone at 16

And in the same order - to reduce the soi dog problem wont he also make illegal for soi dogs to mate both outdoors and indoors….😆

34 minutes ago, thjames007 said:

Why not just ban those with HIV from having sex..... 

 

Even better, just ban HIV!

hahahahahahahaha, lots of girls are on the job early teens... willingly or not.

 

Good luck stopping that.

All that's needed is to amend the laws for criminal liability when a female, or male, does not inform you she, or he, has HIV, or indeed any other STD.

 

The law could be framed to punish such people harshly, and to make the burden of proof straight-forward.

18 hours ago, dinsdale said:

:cheesy::post-4641-1156693976: You can't make this sht up.:post-4641-1156693976::cheesy:

That's the dumbest f***ing thing I've heard in my entire life.

Might as well tell people to stop breathing.

 

And if there is an alternative reality where this was successful, what would it do for the HIV infection rates in 22 year olds in a few years time? There would be some pent up demand for sex, that’s for sure.

Working on that front might as well start by allowing sex toys, at least a small percentage of people will go for that instead of the real thing.

So after 22 you don't contract HIV anymore... makes sense......🤣🤣🤣

 only brain amputees around....

15 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

Problem is, it's impossible to enforce, as there's only a few things a boy thinks about when he reaches puberty. Drinking, drugs, sex and video games. 

Not the same for girls?

7 minutes ago, Negita43 said:

Not the same for girls?

Girls want a future, are more willing to put in the schooling than boys here, and less likely to play video games, less likely to use drugs and get drunk,and more likely to put their partner first in a relationship.

Didn't realize Thailand had its own version of the Onion..

 

You might as well start sending anyone between the ages of 13 to 22 directly to prison.

He cannot be getting any.

18 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

And if child support is enforced, it might make them think twice about not using protection.

 

Why?

 

The Thai males would just run off as usual, having said that, same as the European males nowadays, ....no responsibilities!

I want him to tell us how it will be policed?

 

or is he going to ask his daughter as she seems to have all his answers.

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