The Thai Koro outbreak of 1976 involved hundreds of men in Thailand who feared they were experiencing genital shrinkage due to food or supernatural causes. This mass hysteria reflected cultural anxieties and the impact of social beliefs on health perceptions. The incident illustrates how collective fears can manifest in extreme ways, influencing public health responses and community dynamics.

The Thai Koro outbreak in 1976 influenced literary expressions of anxiety and masculinity, with poets like Koonchorn Kheawchana exploring societal pressures. This event sparked discussions on mental health and cultural identity within Thai poetry.