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'''OVERVIEW'''  
'''OVERVIEW'''  


Bangkok is a massive city, renowned for its nightlife, thriving LGBT community, and international hospitals. Contraception, including emergency contraception, can be cheaply obtained without a prescription from Bangkok pharmacies. There is a heightened awareness of STDs in the city, which has led to the creation of several testing facilities. PrEP is available, with the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic running studies that are set to expand in 2017. LGBT resources are plentiful. Silom is considered the main gay area of Bangkok, especially Soi (lane) 2 and Soi 4.  
Bangkok is a massive city, renowned for its nightlife, thriving LGBT community, and international hospitals. Contraception, including emergency contraception, can be cheaply obtained without a prescription from Bangkok pharmacies. There is a heightened awareness of STDs in the city, which has led to the creation of several testing facilities. PrEP is available, with the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic running studies that are set to expand in 2017. LGBT resources are plentiful. Silom is considered the center of Bangkok's LGBT scene, especially Soi (lane) 2 and Soi 4.  


However, in some ways the country is less progressive. Abortion legislation is very restrictive. According to Thai law, women can only receive abortions under special conditions, such as for pregnancies that resulted from rape or incest, or to protect their physical or mental health. Social/economic factors or general choice are not taken into account. However, this law is not strictly enforced, and there are an estimated 15 abortion clinics in Thailand. There is only one known hospital in Bangkok that practices safe abortions with few restrictions –– please see the 'Abortion' section for details.  
However, in some ways the country is less progressive. Abortion legislation is very restrictive. According to Thai law, women can only receive abortions under special conditions, such as for pregnancies that resulted from rape or incest, or to protect their physical or mental health. Social/economic factors or general choice are not taken into account. However, this law is not strictly enforced, and there are an estimated 15 abortion clinics in Thailand. There is only one known hospital in Bangkok that practices safe abortions with few restrictions –– please see the 'Abortion' section for details.  
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'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].
'''Important Notes - Learn about PEP and PrEP:''' If you think that you've been recently exposed to HIV (i.e. within 72 hours), seek out PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a month-long treatment to prevent HIV infection after exposure, and it may be available in your city. Take PEP as soon as possible. For more information, click [https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/prevention/reduce-your-risk/post-exposure-prophylaxis/ here]. If you are at risk of HIV exposure, seek out PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). It's a daily oral pill that can prevent HIV infection before exposure. To learn more about PrEP, click [http://www.whatisprep.org/ here].


"'Drug-resistant gonorrhoea:'" So-called mega-gonorrhoea has now been reported in 36 countries around the world, as strains of the virus build up a resistance to the drugs that used to treat them. Without treatment, gonorrhoea can cause women to become infertile and lead to blindness in unborn babies. In partnership with the World Health Organization, Thailand has set up a program to track the illness and ensure that patients are given the right kind of treatment for their strain of the disease. The prescription of disproportionately strong antibiotics has been a leading factor in the growth of mega-gonorrhoea. The program is being run out of two sites in Bangkok: The STD clinic at the Bangrak Hospital (Sathon Tai Road, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10120, Thailand, +66 2 635 7123) and the [http://www.silomclinic.in.th/ Silom Community Clinic] at TropMed (12th Floor, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Ratchawithi road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, +66 2 644 6290, Hours: 4PM-9PM, Tuesday-Saturday).<ref>[http://who.int/features/2015/thailand-gonorrhoea/en/ WHO bulletin 2015]</ref>
'''Drug-resistant gonorrhoea:'''  So-called mega-gonorrhoea has now been reported in 36 countries around the world, as strains of the virus build up a resistance to the drugs that used to treat them. Without treatment, gonorrhoea can cause women to become infertile and lead to blindness in unborn babies. In partnership with the World Health Organization, Thailand has set up a program to track the illness and ensure that patients are given the right kind of treatment for their strain of the disease. The prescription of disproportionately strong antibiotics has been a leading factor in the growth of mega-gonorrhoea. The program is being run out of two sites in Bangkok: The STD clinic at the Bangrak Hospital (Sathon Tai Road, Khwaeng Yan Nawa, Khet Sathon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, 10120, Thailand, +66 2 635 7123) and the [http://www.silomclinic.in.th/ Silom Community Clinic] at TropMed (12th Floor, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Ratchawithi road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, +66 2 644 6290, Hours: 4PM-9PM, Tuesday-Saturday).<ref>[http://who.int/features/2015/thailand-gonorrhoea/en/ WHO bulletin 2015]</ref>




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===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===


* Thai Red Cross - This tends to be the #1 place that many people go. You can get an anonymous STD test at Thai Red Cross (04 Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok), where they typically focus on HIV, hepatitis and syphilis. If you want to get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia, you may need to say that you display some symptoms because they have reportedly not wanted to test asymptomatic patients in the past.  
* [http://en.trcarc.org/?page_id=632 Thai Red Cross] - The Thai Red Cross is one of the cities top spots for testing. The clinic offers an anonymous STD test that will focus on HIV, hepatitis and syphilis. To be tested for gonorrhoea and chlamydia, you may need to say that you display some symptoms because they have reportedly not wanted to test asymptomatic patients in the past. Address: 104 Ratchadamri Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330, +66 2 251 6711 5, Hours: Monday-Friday, 7.30AM-8PM, Saturdays 8.30AM-4PM, After hours clinic: Wednesday-Friday: 430PM-730PM.


* Khlong Tan Hospital - Small clinic style hospital; Does HIV antigen test for 1000 baht (in 2010). Address: Huai Khwang, จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร Thailand, Phone: +66 2 319 2101, Hours: Open today· Open 24 hours.
* [http://www.klongtun-hospital.com/ Khlongtun Hospital] - This small clinic-style hospital offers an HIV antigen test for THB 1,000 (2010). Address: 3284 New Petchburi Road, Bangkapi Khet Huai Khwang, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10310, Thailand, Huai Khwang, +66 2 319 2101, Open 24 hours.


* MedConsult, Bangkok Expat & Travel Clinic - does full range of STD tests as well as pap smears. Tel.: +66 (0)2-018-7855. Email: info@medconsultasia.com. Fax: +66 (0)2-018-7856. Website: http://www.medconsultasia.com/#!sexual-health-check-ups/ce12
* [https://www.medconsultasia.com/ MedConsult, Bangkok Expat & Travel Clinic] - This clinic does full range of STD tests as well as pap smears. Address: The Racquet Club, 3rd Floor, Sukhumvit Soi 49/9, Khlong Tan Nuea, Bangkok, Thailand, 10110, +66 (0)2 018 7855. Email: info@medconsultasia.com. Monday-Thursday: 8AM - 6PM, Friday: 8AM - 7PM, Saturday: 8AM-1PM


* Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital - "an award-winning facility in Bangkok, Thailand providing international-standard healthcare with JCI accreditation." Not cheap but thorough and stigma-free. Address: 133 Sukhumvit 49, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok 10110. Website: https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/sukhumvit/
* [https://www.samitivejhospitals.com/sukhumvit/ Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital] - This JCI-accredited hospital may not be as cheap as others on this list, but is regarded as thorough and stigma-free. Address: 133 Sukhumvit 49, Klongtan Nua, Vadhana, Bangkok, 10110, +66 2 022 2222, Open 24 hours.


* Bumrungrad International Hospital - 24 hour HIV testing available at international, highly respected hospital. Address: 33 Sukhumvit Soi 3, Wattana, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 667 1000, Hours: Open today · Open 24 hours. Website: https://www.bumrungrad.com/
* [https://www.bumrungrad.com/ Bumrungrad International Hospital] - This highly respected international hospital offers 24-hour HIV testing. Address: 33 Sukhumvit Soi 3, Wattana, กรุงเทพมหานคร 10110, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 667 1000, Open 24 hours.  


* The Bangkok Nursing Home - Address: 9/1, ถ.คอนแวนต์, แขวงสีลม เขตบางรัก กทม., 10500 โทร 02 686 2700 Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 686 2700. Website: https://www.bnhhospital.com.
* [https://www.bnhhospital.com The Bangkok Nursing Home] - Address: 9/1, ถ.คอนแวนต์, แขวงสีลม เขตบางรัก กทม., 10500 โทร 02 686 2700 Bangkok 10500, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 686 2700.


* King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital - General hospital open since 1914. Address: 1873 Rama 4 Road, Bangkok, Pathumwan 10330, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 256 4000. Website: www.chulalongkornhospital.go.th/
* King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital - A well-established general hospital that has been open since 1914. Address: 1873 Rama 4 Road, Bangkok, Pathumwan 10330, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 256 4000. Website: www.chulalongkornhospital.go.th/


* Siriraj Hospital - Oldest and largest hospital in Thailand; a major research and teaching hospital. Address: 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok, Bangkoknoi 10700, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 419 7000
* Siriraj Hospital - Oldest and largest hospital in Thailand; a major research and teaching hospital. Address: 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok, Bangkoknoi 10700, Thailand, Phone: +66 2 419 7000
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