BANGKOK, 12 February 2011 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health has raised concern over the tendency of Thai teenagers having sex on Valentine’s Day, saying that unprepared sex can lead to the unwanted pregnancy problem.

Deputy Public Health Minister Dr Phansiri Kullanartsiri cited a poll as showing that more teenagers attach importance to Valentine’s Day than people in other age groups.

According to the survey conducted via www.dekdee.com, 47.8% of Thai teens were found to give importance to Valentine’s Day while 12.6% of working people and 12.5% of married couples recognize the day.

National News Bureau Of Thailand