Suicide in Capitalist Society of Thailand Today

Abstract

This article aims to study the problem of suicide in Thailand at a greater statistical intensity from the past to the future. Try to understand what causes the problem by studying through economic dimensions. Thailand's capitalist economy creates a monopoly capitalism that benefits from the administration of the country especially the implementation of government policies. Advantages and disadvantages from economic competition between the capitalists and the workers lead to the problem of social inequality. The economic downturn and the COVID-19 pandemic affect employment and suicide of the working age people in Thailand. In terms of the sociocultural dimension, the suicide rate has increased. It is a political problem from the government's social policy that helps the grassroots class. A characteristic of favoring capitalist or social model, social structure and social values are changing today. How does it affect the concept of suicide in Thai society today? In order to deal with such problems, the authors suggested guidelines for action for both governments and individuals. For example, economic recovery reduces social inequality. The adaptation and concept of the individual to cope with changes boost immunity to reduce the suicide rate in Thai society today.