Syfilis våg på Phuket

[Isan Lover]

Hej

Syphilis surge grips Phuket as tourism booms again​

Dr Kusuma links STI spike to post-Covid tourism and more social activity​

Thursday, June 5, 2025

A shocking surge in syphilis cases has hit Phuket, with infections now reported in all three districts of the island province. Health officials are sounding the alarm as the rise coincides with the post-pandemic rebound in tourism and a return to riskier sexual behaviour.

“Youths remain a high-risk group, but syphilis can affect people of all genders and ages who engage in risky sexual behaviour,” warned Dr Kusuma Sawangphan, head of the Communicable Disease Control Group at the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), during a recent press briefing.

Dr Kusuma said the spike in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has followed the loosening of Covid-era restrictions, allowing for more active social and sexual interactions, particularly in tourist hotspots like Patong.

In response, Phuket health officials have rolled out a comprehensive STI prevention campaign, distributing free condoms and lubricants through both public and private healthcare facilities.

Syphilis surge grips Phuket as tourism booms again

A shocking surge in syphilis cases has hit Phuket, with infections now reported in all three districts of the island province.

thethaiger.com

Mvh isan lover

 

[gunnarg]

Hej

Syphilis surge grips Phuket as tourism booms again​

Dr Kusuma links STI spike to post-Covid tourism and more social activity​

Thursday, June 5, 2025

A shocking surge in syphilis cases has hit Phuket, with infections now reported in all three districts of the island province. Health officials are sounding the alarm as the rise coincides with the post-pandemic rebound in tourism and a return to riskier sexual behaviour.

“Youths remain a high-risk group, but syphilis can affect people of all genders and ages who engage in risky sexual behaviour,” warned Dr Kusuma Sawangphan, head of the Communicable Disease Control Group at the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), during a recent press briefing.

Dr Kusuma said the spike in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has followed the loosening of Covid-era restrictions, allowing for more active social and sexual interactions, particularly in tourist hotspots like Patong.

In response, Phuket health officials have rolled out a comprehensive STI prevention campaign, distributing free condoms and lubricants through both public and private healthcare facilities.

Syphilis surge grips Phuket as tourism booms again

A shocking surge in syphilis cases has hit Phuket, with infections now reported in all three districts of the island province.

thethaiger.com

Mvh isan lover

Bra att det är lågsäsong och stt man inte är turist som du.

 

[Galten]

Bra att det är lågsäsong och stt man inte är turist som du.

varför påhopp

 

[Isan Lover]

varför påhopp

Hej

Förmodligen mindervärdeskomplex, psykisk ohälsa eller en traumatisk uppcäxt.

Mvh isan lover

 

[gunnarg]

varför påhopp

Det är inget påhopp. Det är fakta.

 

[gunnarg]

Hej

Förmodligen mindervärdeskomplex, psykisk ohälsa eller en traumatisk uppcäxt.

Mvh isan lover

Psykologen har avreagerat sig.

 

[Isan Lover]

Hej

Phuket’s Public Health Alert: Surge in Syphilis Cases Amidst Tourism Resurgence 2025​

BY EDITORIAL TEAM ON JUNE 5, 2025

The enchanting island of Phuket, known for its lustrous beaches and pulsating nightlife, is currently embroiled in a public health quandary that is as bewildering as it is alarming. An unexpected surge of syphilis cases has been reported, casting an enigmatic shadow over the sunny paradise. Infectious whispers have spread across all three districts, echoing a rising concern among health officials who are imploring the populace not to brush off their warnings.

The timing of this outbreak is ironically synchronous with the island’s post-pandemic renaissance as a top tourist destination. Sectors have sprung back to life with vigor, but not without consequence. As social interactions reignite in places like the vibrant Patong, so too have the incidents of riskier sexual escapades, a factor that’s fueling the syphilis surge. Dr. Kusuma Sawangphan, the eloquent head of the Communicable Disease Control Group at the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO), voices her concern earnestly. She underscores that while the youth demographic remains notably vulnerable, syphilis is an equal-opportunity offender, afflicting individuals across all age groups and genders who indulge in perilous liaisons.

With precautionary motives, the diligent health officials of Phuket have embarked on a spirited mission to curb the proliferation of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Their STI prevention campaign bears an emblem of hope, with an arsenal of free condoms and lubricants dispersed through diverse public and private healthcare channels. Further embracing innovation, the campaign capitalizes on digital platforms, including the Krungthai Bank mobile app, to ensure accessible protective measures for both locals and the island’s guests.

Free STI screenings, a proactive initiative by government hospitals, offer a lifeline of early detection. Available biannually, these screenings are pivotal for those identified at risk. Dr. Kusuma, with a didactic tone, addresses the crucial role of early intervention, advocating that correct and consistent condoms usage serves as an unyielding shield against syphilis, along with STIs like gonorrhea and HIV. Her words spotlight syphilis’s sinister path, starting with innocuous sores, whispering its way through a full-body rash, and, if neglected, threatening the very sanctum of the nervous system with potential fatality.

In a commendable display of unity, the PPHO joins forces with civil society organizations, such as the Andaman Power Phuket Association, to reach the island’s high-risk communities. True to their community-centric commitment, health teams graced the celebrated Miss Queen Andaman parade, dispersing educational leaflets and condoms like confetti, thus advocating for accessible sexual health services. Embarking on this educational crusade, initiatives in local schools and hotspots are poised to dismantle the stigma that often shrouds sexual health awareness.

“Our passion transcends mere prevention,” explains Dr. Kusuma. “We are steadfast in our mission to dismantle stigma and empower every individual—irrespective of gender identity—to access indispensable information, testing, and treatment without trepidation.”

This climate of health vigilance seems to weave into the vibrant tapestry of news shimmerings tantalizingly through Thailand—from the whimsical adventures of Pattaya’s avian heist to the dramatic climatic predictions poised to drench Thai locales. Amidst it all, Phuket’s resolve to combat syphilis stands resolute, underscoring a narrative of hope and proactive community engagement despite the murky undercurrents of infectious disease. The island is not just a splendid landscape of sun-kissed shores but a burgeoning arena where health activism triumphs as an epicenter of its ongoing story.

Today, as headlines sway between knaves and noble endeavours from across the nation, Phuket’s unwavering dedication to addressing its public health hurdles serves as a beacon illuminating pathways through the haze of contemporary challenges, inviting all to partake in a healthier future.

Phuket’s Public Health Alert: Surge in Syphilis Cases Amidst Tourism Resurgence 2025 – THAI.NEWS – Thailand Breaking News

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Mvh isan lover

 

[Broder Tuk Tuk]

Det är det jag alltid har trott.

Phuket är ett jävla s..träsk)

BTT

 

[Acke]

Hej

Phuket’s Public Health Alert: Surge in Syphilis Cases Amidst Tourism Resurgence 2025​

BY EDITORIAL TEAM ON JUNE 5, 2025

Syfilis har ju varit ganska ovanligt i Västeuropa. Är det några nya turistflöden som förklarar detta? Finns väl både HIV och TBC bland öststatsbefolkningen, för att inte tala om afrikaner.

Har de inte längre krav på skyddskläder i lampaffärerna?

 

[Isan Lover]

Syfilis har ju varit ganska ovanligt i Västeuropa. Är det några nya turistflöden som förklarar detta? Finns väl både HIV och TBC bland öststatsbefolkningen, för att inte tala om afrikaner.

Har de inte längre krav på skyddskläder i lampaffärerna?

Hej

Phuket har väl människor från alla världsdelar så man kan nog få in alla möjliga smittor och inte minst från dom regioner du nämnde.

Mvh isan lover

 

[Gottland]

Syffe bagg och gonnore en yrkes sjukdom bland sjofolk

 

[andrejsdenruskige]

Einar dyker upp i mina tankar

 

[Berralund]

Syffe bagg och gonnore en yrkes sjukdom bland sjofolk

Ja alla goda ting är tre...

 

[gunnarg]

Det är det jag alltid har trott.

Phuket är ett jävla s..träsk)

BTT

Då skulle Phuket passa dig bra men du lär aldrig få besöka Thailand i framtiden för det blir nog snarare ett äldreboende.

 

[jadong]

Bra att det är lågsäsong och stt man inte är turist som du.

För mej gick turistkomplexet över i 25 årsåldern, man skämdes bara man gick med en resväska på Bankoks gator, men värst var när man hade tänt på en l*dyboy.