mental health

  • Health

    Unlocking the secret: The key role sleep plays in your mental health

    Investigating the complex interplay between sleep and mental health extends beyond merely comprehending two distinct well-being components; it involves recognizing their significant intertwined influence on one’s life. If you have experienced restlessness due to anxiety or observed how fatigue adversely affects your mood, you are certainly not in isolation. This connection offers critical insights for enhancing the quality of life…

  • Health

    Revolutionize well-being: The essential role of sleep

    Sleep is more than a mere luxury; it’s an indispensable component of our existence. Achieving career milestones, fulfilling familial responsibilities, or chasing personal endeavours all demand optimal sleep for peak performance. It forms the foundation for a healthier and more fulfilling life, influencing everything from emotional well-being to metabolic activities. But what makes sleep so crucial? Beyond mere refreshment, its…

  • Thailand News

    Bangkok food vendor’s rooftop standoff ends after wife’s negotiation

    A food vendor threatened to leap from the fourth floor of the Bang Khun Thian District Office on Rama 2 Road. A two-hour negotiation ensued after local law enforcement was alerted to the situation today at 9am. Perched precariously on the fourth floor of the District Office, the 33 year old vendor, Prawit (surname withheld) was seen leaning against a wall,…

  • Lifestyle

    Unlock happiness after retirement: Simple secrets for your mind

    Retirement marks a significant milestone in your life, often bringing a mix of emotions and changes. While it’s a time many look forward to, the impact on mental health can’t be ignored. Studies show mixed results, with retirement improving mental well-being for some, while others face challenges. The transition from work to retirement isn’t just about financial planning; it’s also…

  • Thailand News

    Thai Mental Health Department’s Hope Task Force tackles suicides

    In a bid to combat the alarming surge in suicide attempts, the Department of Mental Health (DMH) leads an initiative to amplify its Hope Task Force network to a provincial scale. After a staggering 31,000-plus suicide attempts rocked the nation last year, the DMH is leaving no stone unturned in its mission to save lives. DMH Deputy Director-General, Sirisak Thitidilokrat,…

  • Thailand News

    Uncovering trends in Thai consumers self-confidence by generation

    Merz Aesthetics Thailand unveiled the inaugural Self-Confidence Index, shedding light on the mental fortitude of Thai consumers and their quest for physical perfection. Spearheaded by Assistant Professor Dr Watcharaporn Bunyasiriwat, a Social Psychology Lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, this survey marks a significant leap in understanding consumer confidence trends. Delving into the psyche of 1,000 Thai consumers, the survey uncovers intriguing…

  • Thailand News

    Suspect with mental health issues found dead in Khon Kaen cell

    A 42 year old suspect was found dead in his cell at a police station in Manchakhiri, in the southern part of Khon Kaen province, northeastern Thailand. The deceased had been detained following a disturbance caused by intoxication, and his relatives had requested police intervention. The incident has highlighted concerns about handling individuals with a history of mental health issues and substance…

  • Thailand News

    Thai agencies promote youth political participation amid rising issues

    A rise in youth problems related to drugs, violence, mental health deterioration, and financial woes has spurred Thai government agencies to promote greater youth political participation and heed the voices of the young. An event titled Learn Len Hen Local, showcasing the initiatives of the Children and Youth Council of Thailand (CYCT), was recently conducted by the Department of Local…

  • Thailand News

    State agencies and Mirror Foundation tackle surge in mentally unstable homeless

    Four state agencies and a private foundation forged an alliance to confront the escalating crisis of mentally unstable homeless individuals. The groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), inked yesterday, January 22, binds the Social Development and Welfare Department, the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), the Mental Health Department, the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department, and the privately operated Mirror Foundation.…

  • Thailand News

    Thai initiative Kru Care Jai launched to tackle teen mental health issues

    An initiative to address the increasing mental health issues among Thai adolescents has been launched under the name of Kru Care Jai. This programme, initiated by the Public Health Ministry, seeks to provide training to teachers to enhance their abilities in curbing mental health problems in students. The launch comes as data suggests that Thai youth are increasingly vulnerable to…

  • Thailand News

    From beauty queen to brave MP: Sirilapas Kongtrakarn’s inspiring battle against depression

    In a plea for increased public funding for mental health services, Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Sirilapas Kongtrakarn, also known as Mew, spoke unreservedly during a passionate parliamentary debate on the budget bill last Friday, January 5. The 36 year old politician, who has been an advocate for mental health, shared her harrowing journey with depression, calling for attention and…

  • Thailand News

    Man with methamphetamine detained by Thai charity team

    In a recent operation by the special operations team from the Thung Yai Charity Faith Samakkhi Foundation, a man was apprehended in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province after his substance abuse led to destructive and delusional behaviour. The individual, who had been consuming methamphetamine daily, was reported to have caused substantial damage to his home and was suffering from severe hallucinations.…

  • Thailand News

    Mental health crisis: NHSO petitions Thai health minister for urgent treatment reforms

    Thailand‘s National Health Security Office (NHSO) has taken a bold step by submitting a compelling petition to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew. Faced with an alarming surge in patients struggling to access timely treatment and medication, the NHSO is demanding a radical policy change to save lives. The petition implores Thai Health Minister Cholnan to address the dire shortage of…

  • Thailand News

    Thai woman falls off building while fleeing mentally ill neighbour

    A Thai woman fell from the third floor of a building in Nonthaburi province near Bangkok while she was fleeing from a mentally ill neighbour who attempted to stab her. Mueang Nonthaburi Police Station officers were called to rescue a Thai woman, 63 year old Chamaiporn, who fell from her room on the third floor to an awning on the…

  • Thailand News

    Thai police and health agencies join efforts to tackle rising mental health-related crimes

    The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have joined forces with public health agencies, signing a game-changing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the escalating issue of individuals with psychological disorders. The initiative aims not only to curb the growing number of attacks but also to ensure those affected receive the vital medical treatment they urgently require. Deputy National Police Chief, Police…

  • Thailand News

    University sues former lecturer for 16 million baht over scholarship dispute

    The case involving a former lecturer with mental health issues, being sued for a whopping 16 million baht by the university that granted her a Ph.D. scholarship, has drawn the attention of the Higher Education Ministry and a House committee. Both bodies have declared their intent to investigate the matter thoroughly. Takorn Tantasith, the chair of the House Committee on…

  • Thailand News

    Thai lecturer’s 10 million baht lawsuit after mental health dismissal

    Sombat Boongamanong, also known as Polka Dot, has shed light on the life journey of Dr Keng, a scholarship student who, after completing her PhD in England, returned to work as a Thai university lecturer. However, she fell ill and was asked to resign by the university management, leading to a lawsuit seeking over 10 million baht. Sombat arrived this…

  • Thailand News

    Mysterious phone call precedes suicide tragedy in central Thailand

    A mysterious phone call preceded an unexpected tragedy in the home of a 37 year old woman, known as Phon (pseudonym), in Lat Lum Kaeo, Pathum Thani. After receiving the phone call during dinner, she told her husband, Sant (pseudonym), to continue eating as she needed to use the bathroom. An hour later, Sant found Phon lifeless in the bathroom.…

  • Phuket News

    Phuket car detailing centre manager’s suspected suicide under investigation

    Phuket police are currently probing the apparent suicide of a 43 year old man who managed a car detailing centre in Phuket Town. Supachai Panya’s lifeless body was discovered on Saturday night at around 8.10pm on Viraponghongyok Road, north of the Nimit Circle, also known as the Seahorse Circle, on the east side of Phuket Town. Upon receiving the distress…

  • Thailand News

    Bangkok shooting survivor recounts horrific encounter with Siam Paragon gunman

    A survivor of the recent shooting at the Siam Paragon shopping mall in Bangkok recounted her terrifying encounter with the 14 year old gunman. Anyapat Thipjirasakul, while fleeing the scene, came face to face with the teen gunman on an escalator. His immediate reaction was to fire, hitting her in the shoulder. Despite the pain, she continued running, scared he…

  • Crime News

    Bangkok mall killer in Juvenile Protection Department amidst concerns

    The 14 year old boy, who shot two women dead and injured five others at Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok, is currently under the care of the Juvenile Observation and Protection Department, according to Siripraya Worapreecha, the department’s deputy director. She revealed that the teenage boy arrived last night with his father who was deeply concerned about him. Upon his…

  • Thailand News

    Thai youth survey reveals four key concerns ahead of National Youth Day

    A recent comprehensive survey conducted by the technical centre of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, assessing approximately 20,000 Thai youths aged between 15 and 21, unveiled four significant concerns looming ahead of the National Youth Day scheduled for this Wednesday. The first concern centred on the continued adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on youths from economically challenged single-parent families…

  • World News

    Erratic behaviour on high-speed train reveals woman’s struggle with mental health

    A shocking incident unfolded on a high-speed train in China when a woman suddenly rose and began to act erratically. Her strange behaviour, which included speaking incoherently and appearing to dance as if intoxicated, alarmed fellow passengers. As the situation escalated, a concerned onlooker contacted train staff, fearing something was amiss, raising concerns about the woman’s mental health. The woman…

  • Crime News

    Double murder-suicide shocks Samut Prakan

    A tragic murder-suicide incident unfolded in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region province of Samut Prakan when a 24 year old man shot his 24 year old wife with a locally made gun before turning the weapon on himself. The couple was found dead, naked, and embracing each other in a bathtub in their two-storey home on the morning of today. Authorities…

  • Thailand News

    Suicide rate in Thailand hits half-decade peak despite prevention efforts

    Suicide numbers in Thailand have been on a steady incline over the past five years, peaking at 4,800 lives lost in the previous year, as reported by the Department of Mental Health (DMH). Yesterday marked World Suicide Prevention Day, a global initiative spearheaded by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that took place yesterday. This event brings together international efforts to…

  • Crime News

    Bangkok man’s high-speed chase ends in arrest

    A disturbing incident occurred in the heart of Bangkok yesterday when a man, claiming he was being pursued for murder, fled from the police with his wife and nine month old child. The man, 27 year old Krishna, led authorities on a high-speed chase before he was cornered at an intersection at 3.30pm. Bang Sue Police were alerted to a…

  • Thailand News

    Mentally ill man trapped in apartment complex due to unsecured door

    A mental health sufferer found himself trapped in an apartment complex after a resident had left the door open. The young mentally ill man, who was unable to operate the automatic lock system, was eventually forced to smash a glass door to escape. The incident was shared on TikTok by a user named @tasapong_ruk yesterday, as a warning to others…

  • Thailand News

    Mental ill man attacks bank manager after 1 billion baht request refused

    A Thai man with mental health issues attacked a bank manager with a knife after the manager refused to give him 1 billion baht, inside the Bank of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in the Isaan province of Loei. CCTV footage of the incident was handed to the media yesterday, July 26, showing a man in a striped shirt rushing…

  • Thailand News

    Chaos on the block: Mentally unstable man turns home into domestic disarray

    Police in Samut Sakhon City last night were alerted to a domestic disturbance involving a mentally unstable man wrecking property and threatening domestic violence. Upon arrival, the authorities found 30 year old Niran in a frenzied state, ranting and causing destruction inside a two-story townhouse in the Lat Yai subdistrict. Niran’s 30 year old wife, Mingkwan, stood nervously outside the…

  • Phuket News

    Tragic twist in paradise: Belarusian man found ‘hanging’ from a tree near Thai dam

    A 26 year old Belarusian man was found dead hanging from a tree near a dam in Karon, West Thailand. The man, identified as Alexander Zapronenko, had been staying with a friend in a nearby rented accommodation at Moo1, Patak Soi 20. His body was discovered after he had been missing for two days when a local stray dog appeared…

  • Thailand News

    Naked Buddhist monk stuns Udon Thani residents as he sheds robes in public

    An alarming incident took place in the Udon Thani province of Thailand when a 42 year old Buddhist monk, identified as Damrongsak, suddenly disrobed and walked naked in the streets, unsettling nearby residents. The monk, who originally hails from Ban Pho Chon Temple in Phetchabun province, was discovered having discarded his garments near a local community school, yesterday, May 21,…

  • Phuket News

    Shirtless Patong man scares people with machete

    A shirtless Patong man scared locals and tourists by walking around and swaying a machete back and forth. Patong Police arrested the man yesterday morning near the Suwan Khiriwing Temple (Patong Temple). Officers found the shirtless man swaying the machete and wandering aimlessly in the area. Residents were scared since there is a large number of tourists in the area.…

  • Pattaya News

    Distraught woman rescued from signboard in Walking Street, Pattaya

    A distraught woman was fortunately rescued from atop a signboard at the southern end of Walking Street, Pattaya. While the exact reasons behind Wareena Kiewluksana climbing the sign near the Motta Tailors remain unclear, police have revealed that the 39 year old woman had been a patient at Srithanya Psychiatric Hospital. Pattaya security officers and Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation volunteers…

  • Health

    6 key tips to cut down screen time and nurture mental health

    Setting a screen time limit is important in our everyday lives, as we use technology for almost everything we do. With the widespread use of digital technology in our daily lives, concerns have been raised about the impact of excessive screen time on our mental health. As we spend more time on our smartphones, computers, and other devices, research into…

  • Phuket News

    Man brought to psychiatric hospital after disturbing neighbours in Patong

    A man in Patong was brought to a psychiatric hospital after he disturbed his neighbours with his erratic behaviour. Patong Police said they were alerted of the incident at around 9.45am yesterday. The man was reportedly acting crazy in his apartment on Ratchapathanusorn Road and possibly presented a danger to himself and others. The police arrived at the apartment to…

  • World News

    Over 50% of Gen Z in Asia, and world, suffers with poor mental health

    The latest findings from the annual AXA Study of Mind Health and Wellbeing 2023 have revealed that over 50% of Gen Z (aged 18-24) suffer from poor mental health in Asia and across the globe. Around the world, 53% of Gen Z is experiencing poor mental health, according to the survey. The survey reported that half of Gen Z in…

  • Health

    The impact of Thai culture on mental health and well-being

    Living in a foreign country can be an exciting adventure, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. This is particularly true for those who choose to live and work in Thailand, where cultural differences and language barriers can be overwhelming at times. However, with the right mindset and support, expats can navigate these challenges and thrive…