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Mechai Viravaidya
Thai politician and activist (born 1941)
Mechai Viravaidya (born 17 January 1941, Thai: มีชัย วีระไวทยะ; RTGS: Michai Wirawaithaya) is a former politician and activist in Thailand known for promoting condoms, family planning, and AIDS awareness.[1] Since the 1970s, Mechai has been affectionately called "Mr.
Condom", and condoms are often referred to as "mechais" in Thailand.[2] From the time that he began his work, the average number of children in Thai families has decreased from 7 to 1.5.[3] He has been credited with leading efforts that improved the lives of millions of people.[4]
Early life
Viravaidya was born in Bangkok to a Scottish mother and a Thai father, both of whom were doctors and had met while studying in Edinburgh.[5][6] He is one of four children.
His younger brother, Sunya, is the founder of the Pattaya International Hospital.[citation needed] One of his sist