take a look at the HIV clinic (formerly the Red Cross clinic next to Chula hospital and now around the corner in Ratchadamri at HIVNAT/HIVNET) to see the large number of boys and others who are being treated for HIV. It would jolt you out of any complacency. If you are in Thailand long enough (esp Pattaya) you can see those guys who go from muscle to skeletal over a year or two. Actually don't take a look at those waiting for treatment as it would be intrusive.
The situation in Thailand for HIV sufferers is better than in neighbouring countries but still access reaches only those who are "in the know" or those who are in the late stages of AIDS. Please talk with the professionals who will let you know the extent of the disease in Thailand-only 10% of those with HIV are on treatment.
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