Culture Ministry worries of suicidal trend

Culture Minister Teera Slukpetch on Wednesday said that he felt worried about increasing of suicide in Thai society, saying parents should observe their children.

Referring to a suicide by a Burapha university student who jumped to death out of stresses, Teera said, "parents should bring children who are risky of commting suicide to see doctors. Teachers should also cooperate with families to take care of them.

There were offices to help children in troubles such as Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Rajanagarindra Institute, 02-3548300-1323 Hot Line and www.icamtalk.com.