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Question

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

18 April 2023. Related: All topics, South 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.

2 comments

  1. 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 :)

  2. 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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