Parliament, “Suthin” reveals that talks with MPs have gone far, pointing out that soldiers are depressed. Order the army to check the mental health of its personnel. The military is also one of the groups that the Department of Mental Health talks about.
Mr. Suthin Klangsaeng, Minister of Defense, gave an interview regarding the death of Private Khomtach Panritthi, a private in the 3rd Service Company, Service Battalion, Service Division, Royal Thai Army Engineer Department, government assistance (government assistance), that today he Talk with Party MPs have come a long way. Party MPs have come a long way. I know that the deceased was depressed and may have missed medication. / As for other factors, He has ordered the agency to investigate. But basically the deceased It is a world of depression and constant medication is not given. combined with the environment which he has ordered the agency to investigate if it is truly a bad atmosphere will take the opportunity to improve But if it is also a personal ma
tter then it must be separated.
Mr. Suthin said that in recent times the military has adjusted the working atmosphere. By its policy that invites people to apply for military service We have always emphasized that these negative factors must be eliminated. We are doing positive factors. In order to create inspiration and motivation in matters of well-being, pressure that is a negative factor must not exist.
‘Regarding the mental state of the military, there are military doctors who go in to take care of personnel at all levels all the time. Including physical health examination If the military personnel have behavior indicating concern regarding their mental state The military doctor will do a special examination. The army is already monitoring this matter. But if it is a personal factor, it is beyond belief,’ said Mr. Suthin.
When asked whether the matter would be another factor that would make people not dare to join the military, Mr. Suthin said that he had to accept that it was bad news. It is not posi
tive with inviting people to become soldiers. But he believes that people and youth should differentiate between Because of the matter of suicide If you look at the Department of Mental Health Overall, Thai people are stressed. Therefore, this issue will not only happen to soldiers. This can happen in every profession. Soldiers are part of the people. and is in the group that the Department of Mental Health is talking about –
Source: Thai News Agency