MSDHS-Women and Men Foundation promotes “Safe Songkran, Happy, Respecting Rights”, opens line chatbot ESS Help Me, pins, stops incidents, receives bad incidents, reveals accident statistics in 2022. 60% of them die, and it’s fatal, while almost 90% of Thai people are abused and threatened during Songkran. Ask the police to enforce the law intensively. Provide a safe swimming area
At the Department of Social Development and Welfare, Bangkok, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (PhD) in collaboration with the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, the Women and Men Foundation, the Royal Thai Police and the Children’s Foundation youth and family Organized a campaign on Songkran Day 2023, “Songkran is safe, splashes happiness, respects rights”, with Mr. Anukul Peedkaew, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security. presided over the opening of the campaign There was also a discussion on the topic “Songkran is safe, splashes of happiness, respects rights…we can do it”
Mr. Anukul said that the Songkran festival is a good Thai tradition that has been passed down for a long time. But every year it is watched for road accidents. because people travel Many return to domicile including the problem of harassment sexual harassment Inappropriate swimming behaviors, quarrels, especially in the case where alcoholic beverages are involved The more serious the problem.
This year, the One Home team of the Provincial Public Health Ministry in every province and the Children and Youth Council of Thailand Participate in the campaign to distribute stickers and put up signs “Songkran is safe, splashes of happiness, respects rights”, which is supported by ThaiHealth for people in each area across the country. and in collaboration with the National Police Agency Developed a channel for receiving social emergency notifications (Emergency Social Service: ESS) via the Line Chat Bot “ESS Help Me, pin, stop incidents” to notify the suppression of 5 types of urgent incidents: 1. Threats to harm or bodily harm 2. imprisonment 3. Risk of sexual harassment 4. The maniac causes misfortune. 5. Combination causes mischief. Or you can notify the Social Help Center hotline 1300 free 24 hours. There will be staff ready to help fully. On the occasion of Songkran Ask everyone to respect the rights of themselves and others. reduce risk factors Do not commit violence in all dimensions
Ms. Rungarun Limlahaphan, Director of the Support Office for the Control of Major Risk Factors, ThaiHealth, said that the Academic Center for Road Safety (NAWP) reported on the Songkran situation in 2022 that there was an increase in travel. 6.2% from 2021, there were 278 deaths, an increase of only 1 person from 2021. Drink-driving causes deaths decreased from 21.5% in 2021 to 16.5% in 2022, but the number of deaths was That increased from 50% to 60%, mostly from speeding cars that resulted in sudden fatal crashes. Of those injured, one in four had alcohol in their blood.
In addition, the Department of Probation Ministry of Justice in 2022 found drunk driving cases Entering the probation process up to 7,141 cases this year, ThaiHealth therefore emphasizes on organizing alcohol-free water play areas. Prevent and reduce accidents, violence, violations of rights At present, there are more than 100 participating areas, 60 alcohol-free rice family roads. On Songkran this year, ThaiHealth advises everyone that drinking and driving is fatal, even just one glass can lead to accidents. 2 -6 times and thanks to all parties who joined together to reduce the loss
Ms. Angkhana Inthasa, Head of Equality Promotion Department The Ying and Gai Kao Foundation said that from a survey of 1,725 people in the metropolitan Bangkok between March 24-30 about Songkran Day, it was found that 96.5% had or had an acquaintance who had been powdered, 87.9% were teased / whistled or used their eyes. Staring makes them uncomfortable: 84.9% had accidents, 82.4% were harassed by drunk people or forced to drink alcohol, and 73.8% had family quarrels.
As for how to solve problems when being harassed It was found that 37% of them yelled for help, 20.2% told adults, 11.5% were worried that 8.1% did not dare to tell anyone. For agencies that come to mind when encountering unsafe incidents are police stations 55.5%, call centers in the swimming area 20.9%, and security personnel in the area 13.4%.
When asked what they wanted to keep on Songkran, 29.9% were visiting relatives/relatives gathering, 23.5% safe water play, and 18.2% pouring water on adults’ heads. Sexual harassment 35.5% Accidents 22.5% Drunk, unconscious, brawls disrespect for others therefore requesting the government to enforce the law on sexual harassment Strict alcohol control laws Organize an alcohol-free water play area. safe from sexual harassment to be a safe space for all ages
Ms. Wiritthipa Phakdeeprasong (Woonsen), actress, host, said that the problem of sexual harassment has always existed and is a worldwide problem. Currently, there are more Especially threats through the media. which is difficult to control Personally, I had experience during the event. There are many styles of dressing. including sexy costumes Will be secretly filmed in inappropriate posture People close to him have also been hit. Corrective prevention means that the police punish those who sexually abuse others. The family institution must instill a sense of good attitude about sex in their own children. The important thing is not to blame women for dressing at their own risk. But no matter how you dress Dress because you are happy to dress. Others should not be sexually harassed. People who threaten others can therefore believe that they are 100% guilty because the woman’s dress is not wrong at all. Even covert clothing can still be threatened. This year’s Songkran, I know that everyone has been holding on for a long time, but one must be mindful, have boundaries, and respect the rights of others. play civilized Not more than that.
Source: Thai News Agency