Don't play with Thai fishermen

Don't play with Thai fishermen

JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: Fak-Fak regency officials closely watch Thai fishermen they believe have contracted the Virus that may cause AIDS.

Fak-Fak regent Suparlan Pasambuna said Thai fishermen's movement has been closely watched following recent findings many of them have HIV and some full-blown AIDS.

Recently, the local government deported 15 Thai fishermen found to have contracted HIV/AIDS, Antara reported.

Suparlan said local health officials plan to test dozens of the fishermen in Kaimana port for AIDS.

The local administration has called on prostitutes to refuse customers from Thailand. (31)