Is Having Sex a Crime?

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Bangkok Post, Corporate Counsellor Column

March 28, 2008

In some countries, having consensual sex could be deemed a criminal offense. Consider the situation where a man infected with AIDS intentionally has unprotected sex with a woman without informing her that he is HIV positive. This article considers how Thai law would regard such an act under the Penal Code.