Summary on Recent Medical Researches on Prostitution in Thailand

Prostitution is an important social and medical problem in Thailand. Here, the author summarizes the recent medical researches on prostitution in Thailand. Female prostitution is a major factor relating to human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) infection and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among Thais. A number of sexually active Thai males have experience on getting contact with a female prostitute; therefore, health education for Thais since they are young is recommended. Apart from HIV and STDs, prostitution is also related to hepatitis and cervical cancer in Thailand.