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 General Kitrat Phanphet, shed light on the alarming trend.

“The number of attacks by people suffering from such disorders is likely to keep growing.”

Startling data reveals an average of 21,000 such attacks occur annually, prompting the need for a collaborative and strategic approach to tackle the root causes.

Permanent Secretary for Public Health Opas Karnkawinpong highlighted the profound impact the MoU is set to have on the affected…