HIV in Thailand - my superficial experience during my 2 visits

THAILAND, a country that is still too infantile for me to comment on the deeper part of this country as I have visited only twice to this country - Bangkok and Phuket .

Thailand , the Kingdom that draws more visitors than any other country in southeast Asia with its irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms.
From the stupa-studded mountains of Mae Hong Son and the islands of the Andaman Sea, to the dance clubs of Bangkok and the tranquil villages situate along the Mekong River, Thailand offers something for every type of traveller with different interests.



View at the darker side of this country , it has been " notorious " for its commercial sexual industry .Because of this , HIV and AIDs has progressed at a frigthening rate .

1st worrisome figure : the rate of increment




2nd : The disease has gone home to the faithful wives and
lastly to the innocent children

We have been seeing a lot of new orphans in Thailand
following the death of their parents .
We have been seeing a lot of gray hair grandmothers with her grandchildren
have to escort their dark hair children to the funeral and grave yard .



We have been seeing many grandmothers have to reverse their role and
bear full responsibility in taking care of their grandchildren single handedly , instead of enjoying their third stage of their life with grand children happily running around them .Together with this , the number of HIV children also on the rising trend ~ 20,000 hiv children till date .








Together with this , the number of HIV children also on the rising trend ~ 20,000 hiv children till date .

In short , HIV has invaded the country and entering into 3rd phase from men to women and pregnant women , now the innocent children

In Thailand 1990 , was having its second peak with single year of more than 400,000 new cases of sexually transmitted disease including HIV , this trend had made their government very anxious and following this , they have implemented 100% condom usage program as one of the measure to curb HIV.

WAT ARUN

Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River , it can be reached by boat from Tha Chang Pier near Wat Phra Kaeo or Tha Tian Pier near Wat Pho.
Constructed in the 17th century, it is attractive in its striking prangs (a kind of pagoda) which are decorated with millions of pieces of Chinese porcelain.



The outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang (a prang is a Khmer-style pagoda), which symbolizes the legendary Mount Meru, center of the universe.
Steep steps lead to two terraces on the tower.
The corners are surrounded by four smaller satellite prangs, which are dedicated to the wind god Phra Phai.



The prangs are decorated by seashells and bits of porcelain which had previously been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China.


Around the base of the prang are various figures of ancient Chinese soldiers and animals. Over the second terrace are four statues of the Hindu god Indra riding on Erawan.




The temple is a beauty, its architecture and fine craftsmanship is of excellence. To date, it is one of the finest and most outstanding temples in Thailand. Wat Arun is decorated by seashells and Chinese porcelain bits whose origins were from the boat's ballast; these boats sailed from China to Bangkok during the rule of King Rama III. The exterior is decorated with tiny pieces of coloured glass, making it extremely spectacular at sunset and at night when the temple is lit.



Central prang, at a height of 82 metres (20-storey building) is the tallest prang of Thailand.



Central prang, Visitors can climb up to a high level to have a good view of the Chao Phraya River and the nearby surroundings.



Dear Malaysians , please learn from our neighbouring country - Thailand