Domestic violence accounts for 70% of recent occurrences in Thailand.
Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa has stepped up efforts to combat domestic violence, citing it as a serious
Domestic violence accounts for 70% of recent occurrences in Thailand.
Minister of Social Development and Human Security Varawut Silpa-archa has stepped up efforts to combat domestic violence, citing it as a serious worry in recent months. Domestic violence accounted for nearly 70% of all reported violent incidents in the last two months. Following a meeting with senior ministry officials, Varawut declared yesterday, June 10, that the Human Security Emergency Management Centre is increasing its efforts to protect persons suffering domestic issues. This includes forming a 24/7 quick deployment task team to aid individuals around the country.
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.
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