Mental health law in Thailand
| dc.contributor.author | Nacharin Phiphopthatsanee | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-05-08T19:18:52Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-5-13 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Thailand's first Mental Health Act was enacted on 20 February 2008, with an amendment enforced on 15 July 2019. The Act provides a framework for mental health professionals, aiming to protect patient rights and promote societal safety by minimising the risks associated with mental illness. This article highlights key practical aspects of the legislation and discusses issues regarding its real-life application. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | 10.1192/bji.2025.14 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://dspace.kmitl.ac.th/handle/123456789/16724 | |
| dc.publisher | BJPsych International | |
| dc.subject | Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints | |
| dc.subject | Mental Health Treatment and Access | |
| dc.subject | Mental Health and Psychiatry | |
| dc.title | Mental health law in Thailand | |
| dc.type | Article |