The Thai Minister of Public Health has suggested that condom manufacturing should be increased in order to stymie the falling demand for Thai rubber.
In recent months the price of rubber has plunged and, as a result, angry rubber farmers have staged prolonged protests in the southern region of the country.
The minister, Pradith Sinthawanarong, said his aim was to promote the use of 40 million of condoms per year in Thailand to curb sexually transmitted disease and unwanted pregnancy.
“Preventing unplanned pregnancy is a crucial issue” said Mr. Pradith, “Apart from creating sex education lessons in the country, the authority must support the use of contraception and condoms
Each day in Thailand 370 women under the age of 20 reportedly have unplanned pregnancies, including 10 women under age 15, Khaosod reported.
