Manoon Makpol
An AIDS research and patient-care group is seeking funds
from Pattaya City Hall to construct a shelter and screen bar workers for HIV
and other infectious diseases.
At an Aug. 3 meeting, Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome met with
representatives from the city’s Disease Prevention and Suppression Office,
Swing Foundation, Supnimit Pattaya Foundation and PSI Foundation to discuss
various health-related initiatives.
Much of the meeting focused on efforts of a group of care
home managers and community friends who are trying to secure funding for an
AIDS hospice in Pattaya. The initial permit was denied, as the land at issue
was intended for use as a seniors center. However, the group recently
received partial funding from the PSI Foundation and is hoping to move
forward with the project by the next meeting.
The group of care home managers and community friends
also reviewed a survey done of workers at 40 beer bars, including
rapid-result blood tests. Officials said they wanted to see more results at
the next meeting.
