Thailand Flashcards
How can ideas like birth control affect demographic characteristics?
They can reduce birth rates and slow population growth.
What is a key challenge in many of the world’s poorest countries regarding population growth?
Low usage of birth control and rapid population growth.
What organisation helped implement population control in Thailand?
The Population and Community Development Association (PDA), Thailand’s largest NGO.
What were the main goals of the PDA?
To address primary health, birth control, education, HIV/AIDS, environment, poverty, and water resources.
What role did businesses play in supporting Thailand’s population policy?
Businesses like the “Cabbages & Condoms” restaurant supported the PDA, with profits going to social development.
How did the PDA deliver family planning education?
They trained local residents to distribute contraceptives and provide information.
How was contraception made accessible in Thailand?
Free contraceptives were given out in restaurants, bars, buses, and rural areas.
What unique initiative was offered on the King’s birthday?
Free vasectomies
What was the most widely used form of contraceptive in Thailand under this scheme?
Sterilisation.
What impact did Thailand’s birth control program have on population growth?
Reduced population growth rate from 3% in 1974 to 0.6% today.
What famous quote summarizes the vision of PDA’s founder, Mr. Mechai?
“Condoms should be like cabbages – ubiquitous and accessible.”
What cultural shift occurred in Thailand due to the PDA’s efforts?
More men began taking responsibility for contraception.
