In a move that has stirred quite the controversy, a prominent political activist has called for the introduction of legislation that would ban individuals under the age of 22 from engaging in sexual activities. This proposal comes as an effort to curb the rising number of HIV cases in Thailand, which has become a growing concern. During a parliamentary session, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Chaichana Daecho, acknowledged the surge in HIV infections among young Thais, emphasizing the ministry’s commitment to tackling the issue. The goal is ambitious—to slash new HIV infections to fewer than 1,000 cases per year and to reduce HIV-related deaths to under 4,000 annually. The first phase of this campaign focuses on spreading awareness about HIV among students, particularly those at the university level. As a proactive measure, the government intends to distribute free condoms to teenagers, promoting the practice of safe sex. Just yesterday, July…