Suicidal depression has killed more people than murder in Thailand and many people who took their own lives tend to take their family members with them, according to a psychiatrist. Some victims decided to kill their family members first because they cared for them, she said. The psychiatrist advised family members to persuade depressed people to love themselves and be more aware of their self-worth, and to bring them for mental treatment. In some years the rate reached 7-9, which is high," Dr Somrak said. Depression was the second most common cause of death in Thailand after cardiovascular disease, Dr Somrak said.

Source: Bangkok Post September 07, 2016 05:37 UTC