Mechai Viravaidya
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Mechai Viravaidya
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Mechai Viravaidya is a former politician and activist in Thailand known for promoting condoms, family planning, and AIDS awareness. Since the 1970s, Mechai has been affectionately called "Mr. Condom", and condoms are often referred to as "mechais" in Thailand. From the time that he began his work, the average number of children in Thai families has decreased from 7 to 1.5. He has been credited with leading efforts that improved the lives of millions of people.
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Thai politician and activist (born 1941)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechai_Viravaidya
date created:
2004-07-17T00:05:36Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T21:54:18Z
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