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Published on November 15, 2007

The survey, of 580 families in seven communities, found some 27 per cent reported domestic violence.

Dr Ronnachai Kongsakon, who works at the hospital's Faculty of Medicine, disclosed the findings yesterday at a seminar on domestic violence organised by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Ministry of Social Develop-ment and Human Security.

"In-depth surveys showed the risk of domestic violence increased by 3.8 times in drinking families," Ronnachai said.

He said the hospital, in Pathum Thani province, compiled the data by surveying patients between October 2006 to September this year. During this period, the hospital treated 51 battered wives and some sexually-abused children. Many other victims were physically attacked by family members.

Ronnachai said jealousy, family problems, alcohol and drug abuse were among the main causes of domestic violence.

He urged all parties involved to work to stop domestic violence.

 The Nation