https://www.scmp.com/rss/524705/feed Dr Eugene Mark is a Fellow and Co-coordinator of the Thailand Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Eugene Mark,Panarat Anamwathana Eugene Mark,Panarat Anamwathana When two young lives ended in suicide in Thailand earlier this year it cast a spotlight on a swelling mental health crisis among the nation’s youth. The reasons for these tragedies range from heartbreak to mental health struggles, but together these deaths serve as a warning – evidence of a generation beset by anxiety, loneliness and despair. As traditional support systems falter, many young Thais are seeking solace in substances – alcohol, drugs and, increasingly, cannabis – reflecting a... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3332862/thailands-youth-mental-health-crisis-fuelled-neglect-and-legalised-weed?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3332862/thailands-youth-mental-health-crisis-fuelled-neglect-and-legalised-weed?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Nov 2025 02:00:16 +0000