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Question

Any info on HIV and teaching jobs in Thailand and Laos?

18 April 2023. Related: All topics, Southern Africa, Travel.

I am HIV + and want to apply for teaching jobs in either Thailand or Laos.

According to the website mentioned here, neither country has specific regulations barring HIV + people, but teaching Institutions may require HIV tests.

Would anyone know whether schools will then fail to employ that individual?

Thanks! I am on medication and healthy.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there

The best website about HIV and travel/visa restrictions connected to HIV is: www.HIVtravel.org

We reference this in many of the online comment discussions. It sounds like you checked this site and these countries are good.

i-Base is focussed on treatment related questions but I have posted your Q online in case anyone with information can comment below.

I doubt that there would be any problems, especially in Thailand which has a long history of positive approaches to HIV, including a government company making generic HIV meds.
You could also contact the Embassy’s, anonymously if you prefer.

Good that your treatment is working well – and good luck with your plans.

8 comments

  1. Simon Collins •

    Hi Anony

    Thanks, please contact an HIV organisation in Thailand for this level of detail. I am sorry that i-Base is based in the UK and has limited info of the ways services are provided in other countries.

  2. Anony •

    Hi, I just received my contract to work in Thailand and I am HIV +. I have not disclosed any information as it is not necessary as it is your PVT life. As long as you are healthy, it should not be a problem, or at least I hope so! My question is, can I take my meds over, and when it is finished, am I able to get more meds from the clinics in Thailand?

  3. Christina Antoniadi •

    Hello Cam123 and thank you for the question.

    Unfortunately, I am not sure of the conditions in Thailand as I am based in the UK.

    Please check with this site in case they have more information:
    https://www.hivtravel.org

  4. Cam123 •

    Hi everyone,

    Hope you are all well. I also have HIV and want to work in Thailand. My employer offers medical insurance covering 20,000BHT, I was thinking about getting my own medical insurance on top of that. Do you think it is necessary?

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Nigist, there are no restrictions for people living with HIV in Laos.

    More information can be found here: https://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=103

  6. Nigist •

    I am HIV posetive can I work in laos country

  7. Simon Collins •

    Hi concerned! thanks for posting and adding to the info here. Thailand is a wonderful country – and good that they have supportive policies for people living with HIV. Thank you :)

  8. Concerned Person •

    You are allowed to work in Thailand in Education Sector even if you are PLHIV. Treatment and medications are also affordable here. The medical certificate you will need to provide to school/s when applying only asks for Syphillis Tests. Most of the time, many clinics in Thailand do no do blood tests as well.

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