The government is aiming to eradicate Thailand's Aids epidemic by 2030, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul on Thursday.
The target was announced as the world geared up to mark World Aids Day, which falls on Dec 1 each year.
According to Department of Disease Control figures, there were 6,500 new HIV infections last year, which translated to about 18 new Aids cases per day. DDC chief Tares Krassanairawiwong said up to 97% of new Aids cases were caused by unprotected sex.
