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Health Thai Activist Proposes Sex Ban for Under-22s to Tackle HIV Surge
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 -
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Health Rabies Deaths Triple in Thailand: Urgent Alerts Issued
The travel nurse in the U.S. HMO we were members of recommended and administered vaccines against rabies when we discussed our time spent upcountry in Thailand along with all CDC recommended vaccines. Last year our son/stepson got bitten by a unidentified dog on the ankle while on his motorcycle and needed a full course of injections. Had it happened to us it would have been one and done. -
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Politics Thai Politicians Allegedly Hold Secret Bank Accounts in Cambodia
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USA Measles Resurgence in the U.S. Reaches 33-Year High Amid Vaccine Hesitancy
Okay. You win. I admit that it appears that the WHO has released a misleading report that could cause more fear of measles than is warranted in Europe. But let me ask you, why do you figure they'd do that? And have they ever done that before? I have my theories...
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