Domestic violence makes up 70% of recent cases in Thailand

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Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa intensified efforts to curb domestic violence, highlighting the issue as a major concern in recent months. Domestic violence constituted almost 70% of all reported violence cases in the past two months.

 

Varawut announced yesterday, June 10, following a meeting with senior ministry officials, that the Human Security Emergency Management Centre is ramping up its initiatives to safeguard citizens facing domestic challenges. This includes establishing a 24/7 rapid deployment task force to assist people nationwide.

 

The Human Security Emergency Management Centre’s recent report for April and May disclosed significant findings. According to the report, a survey was conducted involving 6,655 individuals receiving state aid.

Key problems identified among these individuals included insufficient income, strained domestic relationships, and violence.

The data revealed that a total of 410 violence victims were recorded in April and May, with 281 cases identified as domestic violence. The victims included 302 females, 108 males, and 223 children, said Varawut.

 

“Violence against children and the elderly occurred exclusively within the family, with most cases involving physical assault.”

 

Varawut emphasised that the fragility of family relationships is increasing, necessitating more proactive measures from the ministry to mitigate domestic violence, reported Bangkok Post.

 

In related news, the National Human Rights Commission of Thailand (NHRC) delivered a stark wake-up call as alarming statistics reveal a grim reality: seven women become victims of sexual assault and abuse daily in Thailand.

 

Pornprapai Ganjanarintr, chairperson of the NHRC, issued a resounding plea for gender equality across all sectors. In a society riddled with patriarchal structures, Ganjanarintr highlighted the harrowing repercussions, including pervasive domestic violence and sexual assault.

 

In other news, a rider consumed by jealousy violently attacked his girlfriend with a knife, leaving her severely injured and locked inside a rented room in Pathum Thani. Her cries for help alerted neighbours, who then called her son to rescue her and rush her to the hospital just in time.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-06-11

 

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[Gottfrid]

Yeah Silpa, big failure. What we first must accomplish, is to change the behavior pattern of the general population. You will need numerous meetings with the minister of education to start with. This is a deep rooted problem, that generally exists out of the reason of authority complex or lack of maturity to engage in a discussion that can lead to a solution. Extreme short fuses and not enough education, to many times leads to the use of violence instead. A very bad replacement, that the minister really have to look into. But, he will fail as many done before.

[Tropicalevo]

A very sad thing.

Domestic violence, especially against women, seems to be on the increase everywhere.

Articles in the SMH are often discussing this point.

I do not have a subscription so I am limited in what I can see, but just search 'domestic violence' on their main page.

One example.

 

https://www.smh.com.au/national/more-than-550-people-arrested-during-nsw-police-blitz-on-domestic-violence-20240520-p5jew8.html

 

The worst thing about domestic violence is Thailand, is it seems that the victim is more likely to die.

[ikke1959]

I noticed thst talking often happend with their hands instraf of their mouth. Violence is normal as kids in schools are being hit by teachers by hand or stick, at home by their parents or family. It is seen as normal.

[hotchilli]

Far from being a Buddhist following nation violence is all too prevalent.

Often triggered by stress, alcohol, substance abuse, minor issues soon explode into all-out rage.

There seems to be no middle ground, it goes from nothing to explosive reaction in seconds without any thought process.

[john donson]

the police does not care for domestic violence and some cases, rape and murders either

[transam]

Just now, john donson said:

the police does not care for domestic violence and some cases, rape and murders either

How do you know that....?  🤔

[Purdey]

Is increased domestic violence occurring because Thai men feel more frustrated with their economic status and inability to get better work? Or is burgeoning self-reliance among women a threat to their masculinity?