Unmasking the shadows: Thailand confronts soaring suicide rates

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BANGKOK (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Despite its “Land of Smiles” moniker, recent data reveals Thailand is nearing the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s alarming threshold of eight suicides per 100,000 people.

The Public Health Ministry reported a suicide rate of 7.97 per 100,000 people in 2022, marking a concerning trend since 2019 when the rate was 6.64.

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Thailand , Suicide rate , Soaring numbers , WHO , Depression , Mental Health , Measures

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