173 new HIV infections in fist quarter of the year, second only to 195 cases between July and September last year, according to the South China Morning Post.
They told Asia Catalyst that prejudice against them was so high that they were afraid of even undertaking common everyday tasks such as using public transport or leaving their home to go shopping
A United States panel has stopped short of easing a ban on gay men donating blood, a move media says would have helped curb discrimination against gay men and drop a law that is needlessly restrictive.
Thai authorities are raising awareness about HIV and encourage testing among gay men and transgender people by embarking on new and novel campaigns that include bare-chested male models in a glitzy ballroom dancing to house music while dozens of young gay men get their blood tested.
A Thailand-based NGO working for gay, transgender and other migrant workers affected by HIV is urging the ASEAN Health Ministers presently meeting in Vietnam to commit to a compassionate public health response to migrant workers affected by HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
A voluntary organization working with people living with HIV is embarking on a new online campaign to help build supportive social environments and combat HIV discrimination against gay, transgender men and women in Thailand.
The latest health ministry figures of the number of gay and bisexual people with HIV/Aids is worrying, says Singapore's premier voluntary organization that helps those living with the infection.