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Is copycat suicide happening in Thailand?
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 08/10/2025
» Reports of suicide incidents in Thailand have become more frequent, especially across various news outlets. Over the past few months, five cases of individuals falling to their deaths inside shopping malls in Bangkok have been reported.
TV host Kam Phaka faces backlash after targeting MP’s depression
Online Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» An online backlash has followed comments by television host Lakkana “Kam Phaka” Punwichai directed at Sirilapas “Mew” Kongtrakarn, a People’s Party MP, during a livestream on the day of the prime ministerial vote.
Anti-suicide squad aims to expand to provinces
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/02/2024
» The Department of Mental Health (DMH) is working on expanding its Hope Task Force network to the provincial level to curb suicides after last year's records showed there were more than 31,000 suicide attempts nationwide.
Spotlight cast on growing suicide problem
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2023
» The rate of suicide among Thais has increased during the past few years, with 4,800 people ending their lives last year, according to a report by the Department of Mental Health (DMH).
Rising suicide rate worries experts
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/09/2022
» Psychologists are concerned about the rising number of suicides linked with depression in the country, and are calling on the vulnerable to reach out in times of need.
New unit a 'beacon of hope'
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/04/2022
» The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) on Monday announced they are joining forces to try and reduce the number of suicides that occur each year in Thailand.
Teens most at risk as suicide rate rises
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2021
» A leading mental health expert said the suicide rate is climbing in Thailand especially among teenagers due largely to stress and conflict within their families.
Pandemic triggers tour guide suicides
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 08/09/2021
» SONGKHLA: Nine tour guides based in Hat Yai have taken their own lives since the pandemic shut down the tourist sector, while others have been forced to steal to stay alive, according to an industry spokesman.
Jump in suicide cases linked to Covid-19 stress
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2020
» A rise in the suicide rate has set alarming bells ringing among health officials as they were certain that the increase was related to the outbreak of the coronavirus that makes lives stressful.
Study links virus fallout to suicides
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/04/2020
» Scholars are urging the government to review virus lockdown measures and make its financial relief scheme more inclusive by claiming that job losses and business closures are spurring suicide cases.