Worrying survey: Thai teens think sex is "normal"

[Hmmm]

It's Valentine's day again. In Thailand that means silly academics do silly surveys with silly teens about sex. And everyone is invariably shocked by the result. This year's bombshell ? Thai teens think sex is "normal".

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2008/02 ... 064996.php

"One in five teenagers will likely end up having sex on Valentine's Day this year, according to a survey by Assumption University.

The university polled 2,384 youths aged 12 to 19 and living in Bangkok and adjacent provinces between February 1 and February 9.

"It's worrying because 48.9 per cent of respondents also see sexual relationships as normal and about personal rights," said Noppadon Kannika of Assumption University.

He pointed out the dangers of teenagers engaging in sex.

The survey found that 15.4 per cent of the youngsters questioned had already had sexual experiences, but only 21.1 per cent of those who had been sexually active always used condoms.

Some 58.8 per cent of others said they practised safe sex sometimes, while 21.1 per cent had never used condoms at all.

Asked what they thought would solve youth problems in society, 66.4 per cent mentioned "upbringing by parents", while 32.3 per cent mentioned the availability of adults as good role models.

Other solutions offered included news coverage of good people and the eradication of bad influences in the neighbourhood of educational institutions.

Asked about the country's politics, 60.9 per cent of the respondents said they were bored with and annoyed by the political situation. Nearly half said virtuous politicians were rare, and 28.3 per cent said they planned to become selfish, corrupt and dishonest like politicians.

When asked to name virtuous and good politicians, 45.2 per cent of respondents said Thaksin Shinawatra, while 23.2 per cent named Samak Sundaravej. Abhisit Vejjajiva ranked third with 22.4 per cent of the backing, and Surayud Chulanont with 15.7 per cent support.

According to the survey, 55.9 per cent agreed with the use of His Majesty's principle of Sufficiency Economy in solving the country's crisis."

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[Marsilius]

"When asked to name virtuous and good politicians, 45.2 per cent of respondents said Thaksin Shinawatra, while 23.2 per cent named Samak Sundaravej... According to the survey, 55.9 per cent agreed with the use of His Majesty's principle of Sufficiency Economy in solving the country's crisis."

Then there really is little hope for the future of this benighted country.

When asked to name virtuous and good politicians, 45.2 per cent of respondents said Thaksin Shinawatra, while 23.2 per cent named Samak Sundaravej. Abhisit Vejjajiva ranked third with 22.4 per cent of the backing, and Surayud Chulanont with 15.7 per cent support.

Or maybe it shows that Thai teenagers have a wicked sense of humour, which those at Assumption Uni failed to realise? Who knows ...