Emergency centre gets 2,195 violence complaints since Nov 1

Bangkok has the highest number of complaints regarding violence against children and women, says the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.

The Human Security Emergency Management Centre (HuSEC) has received 2,195 complaints since it opened on Nov 1, says Social Development and Human Security Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.

Most calls were about services advice and the welfare for elderly people, newborns and people with disabilities, he said. ”However, the most concerning is violence against women, children, senior citizens and people with disabilities,” said Mr Varawut.

From Nov 1-5, the HuSEC received reports of domestic violence 13 times on average a day; 60% of the attacks were by…