Mechai Viravaidya date of birth:

January 17, 1941

How old is Mechai Viravaidya?

85

Where was Mechai Viravaidya born?

Bangkok, Thailand

Mechai Viravaidya body shape:

Average

What color are Mechai Viravaidya's eyes?

Brown - Dark

What color is Mechai Viravaidya's hair?

Salt and Pepper

Is Mechai Viravaidya gay or straight?

Straight

What is Mechai Viravaidya's ethnicity?

Multiracial

What is Mechai Viravaidya nationality?

Australian

What is Mechai Viravaidya's occupation?

Activist

Short Biography

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.