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Mechai Viravaidya (born 17 January 1941, Thai: มีชัย วีระไวทยะ; RTGS: Michai Wirawaithaya) is a former politician and activist in Thailand who promoted condoms, family planning and AIDS awareness in Thailand. Since the 1970s, Mechai has been affectionately known as "Mr. Condom", and condoms are often referred as "mechais" in Thailand. From the time that he began his work, the average number of children in Thai families has decreased from 7 to 1.5. He has been credited with leading efforts which improved the lives of millions of people.

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  • Mechai Viravaidya (en tailandés, มีชัย วีระไวทยะ; rtgs: Michai Wirawaithaya; Bangkok, Siam, 17 de enero de 1941) es un político retirado y activista tailandés que promovió los condones, la planificación familiar y la concientización sobre el VIH/sida en Tailandia, desde la década de 1970.​ En su país se le conoce cariñosamente como Don Condón, y su nombre, Mechai, es utilizado frecuentemente para referirse a los condones.​ Desde que comenzó su trabajo, el promedio de hijos en las familias tailandesas ha disminuido de 7 a 1,5.​ Se le atribuye el mérito de liderar esfuerzos que mejoraron la vida de millones de personas.​ (es)
  • Mechai Viravaidya est un homme politique et un activiste thaïlandais né le 17 janvier 1941 qui promeut les préservatifs, le planning familial et la prévention du SIDA dans le pays. Depuis les années 1970, Mechai a été surnommé affectueusement « M. Condom » et les préservatifs sont souvent désignés par le terme « mechais » en Thaïlande. Depuis le début de son travail, le nombre moyen d'enfants dans les familles thaïlandaises est passé de 7 à 1,5. (fr)
  • Mechai Viravaidya (born 17 January 1941, Thai: มีชัย วีระไวทยะ; RTGS: Michai Wirawaithaya) is a former politician and activist in Thailand who promoted condoms, family planning and AIDS awareness in Thailand. Since the 1970s, Mechai has been affectionately known as "Mr. Condom", and condoms are often referred as "mechais" in Thailand. From the time that he began his work, the average number of children in Thai families has decreased from 7 to 1.5. He has been credited with leading efforts which improved the lives of millions of people. (en)
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  • มีชัย วีระไวทยะ (en)
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  • Mechai at Skoll World Forum in 2008 (en)
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  • Sujima Saengchaiwuttikun (en)
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  • Mechai Viravaidya (en)
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  • มีชัย วีระไวทยะ (en)
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  • Thanpuying Putrie Viravaidya (en)
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  • Mechai Viravaidya (en tailandés, มีชัย วีระไวทยะ; rtgs: Michai Wirawaithaya; Bangkok, Siam, 17 de enero de 1941) es un político retirado y activista tailandés que promovió los condones, la planificación familiar y la concientización sobre el VIH/sida en Tailandia, desde la década de 1970.​ En su país se le conoce cariñosamente como Don Condón, y su nombre, Mechai, es utilizado frecuentemente para referirse a los condones.​ Desde que comenzó su trabajo, el promedio de hijos en las familias tailandesas ha disminuido de 7 a 1,5.​ Se le atribuye el mérito de liderar esfuerzos que mejoraron la vida de millones de personas.​ (es)
  • Mechai Viravaidya est un homme politique et un activiste thaïlandais né le 17 janvier 1941 qui promeut les préservatifs, le planning familial et la prévention du SIDA dans le pays. Depuis les années 1970, Mechai a été surnommé affectueusement « M. Condom » et les préservatifs sont souvent désignés par le terme « mechais » en Thaïlande. Depuis le début de son travail, le nombre moyen d'enfants dans les familles thaïlandaises est passé de 7 à 1,5. (fr)
  • Mechai Viravaidya (born 17 January 1941, Thai: มีชัย วีระไวทยะ; RTGS: Michai Wirawaithaya) is a former politician and activist in Thailand who promoted condoms, family planning and AIDS awareness in Thailand. Since the 1970s, Mechai has been affectionately known as "Mr. Condom", and condoms are often referred as "mechais" in Thailand. From the time that he began his work, the average number of children in Thai families has decreased from 7 to 1.5. He has been credited with leading efforts which improved the lives of millions of people. (en)
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