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Know the Condom King of Thailand, Mechai Viravaidya

Bangkok: Mechai Viravaidya is famous in Thailand, a national hero in the war against AIDS. He has led one of the world's most successful campaigns against HIV infections. Viravaidya was born in Thailand to a



He served as senator from 1987 until 1991. During this time AIDS appeared in Thailand, and he increased his efforts to promote sexual-safety awareness.



A military coup in 1991 installed Prime Minister Anand Panyarachun who then appointed Mechai minister for tourism, information and AIDS.  


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