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Phayao University & ThaiHealth Tackle Alcohol Issues with Entertainment

Phayao University & ThaiHealth Tackle Alcohol Issues with Entertainment

MGR OnlinePolitics20h ago

Reader Briefing

Phayao University and ThaiHealth collaborated using entertainment formats like music and outdoor cinema to educate students about alcohol's detrimental effects, including its link to domestic violence.

  • •Phayao University, with support from ThaiHealth (Sathai Health Promotion Foundation), organized the 'Chat & Eat' event.
  • •The event aimed to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis, and their connection to domestic violence.
  • •Activities included folk music, discussions on various risks, cover dance, and outdoor cinema, engaging students beyond traditional lectures.
  • •Speakers shared personal experiences and expert insights on the physical, mental, and social impacts of alcohol consumption.

Overview

  • •On Dec 13, 2024, Phayao University, in collaboration with ThaiHealth, hosted the 'Chat & Eat' event at the university's entrance plaza.
  • •The event was part of a project to develop campaign capabilities and evaluate the network of universities aware of alcohol's risks.
  • •Activities at the event included student folk music performances by FlatLive, a discussion on 'Electronic Cigarettes and Cannabis: Near Dangers', cover dance performances, and an outdoor screening of films.
  • •Films screened included 'Youth's Missteps with Dreams and Reality', followed by discussions on its message.
  • •Thanat Phoosaeng, representing Phayao University's Student Affairs Division, stated that events are held annually, and the format was adapted based on student feedback to include diverse media beyond lectures.
  • •Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomsak Sae-ngow from Walailak University's School of Medicine detailed alcohol's link to short-term and long-term physical illnesses, mental health issues, and increased suicide risk.
  • •According to a statistic presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomsak Sae-ngow, 34% of domestic violence incidents reported in Thai news during 2024 were linked to alcohol consumption.
  • •Wiwatchong Duwa, a former youth from Baan Kanchanapisek, emphasized that avoiding alcohol is paramount as it's the first step towards other problems.

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Key Quotes

Thanat Phoosaeng
"We surveyed students' opinions to adapt event formats, finding any media other than just lectures would be engaging."
เราจึงมีการสำรวจความเห็นของน้องๆ เพื่อนำมาปรับรูปแบบการจัดกิจกรรมก็พบว่า จะเป็นสื่อแบบใดก็ได้ที่ไม่ใช่การเสวนาเพียงอย่างเดียว ไม่น่าเบื่อ
Anurak Thammawong
"Beyond knowledge of alcohol's harms via film, it also teaches how to manage or solve problems when faced with them."
นอกจาการให้ความรู้เรื่องพิษภัยของเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์แล้ว ผ่านภาพยนตร์แล้ว ยังทำให้รู้ว่าเมื่อเผชิญปัญหาขึ้นมาจริงๆ แล้วเราจะจัดการ หรือแก้ไขปัญหาอย่างไร
Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomsak Sae-ngow
"Alcohol causes short-term physical illnesses like drunk driving and assault, as well as long-term effects."
เครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์เป็นสาเหตุของการเกิดโรคทางกายทั้งระยะสั้น อย่างเมาแล้วขับ ทำร้ายร่างกาย ตลอดจนส่งผลระยะยาว
Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomsak Sae-ngow
"Alcohol causes domestic violence; statistics from 2024 news show 34% of domestic violence stems from alcohol."
แอลกอฮอล์เป็นสาเหตุของการก่อความรุนแรงในครองครัว โดยมูลนิธิหญิงชายก้าวไกล ได้เก็บสถิติจากข่าวเมื่อปี 2567 พบว่า 34% ความรุนแรงในครอบครัวมาจากแอลกอฮอล์
Wiwatchong Duwa
"Not drinking alcohol is best, as it is the first door to many other problems."
การไม่ดื่มเหล้าได้จะดีที่สุด เพราะมันเป็นประตูบานแรกไปสู่ปัญหาอื่นๆ จริงๆ

Key Entities

Organization

Phayao University(มหาวิทยาลัยพะเยา)ℹ️
An educational institution that partnered with ThaiHealth to host an event addressing the risks of alcohol.
ThaiHealth(สสส.)ℹ️
The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (Sathai Health Promotion Foundation), which supported an event at Phayao University aimed at raising awareness about alcohol's dangers.
School of Medicine, Walailak University(สำนักวิชาแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยวลัยลักษณ์)
The academic unit from which Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomsak Sae-ngow is affiliated, contributing expert medical knowledge to the event.
FlatLive Band(วง FlatLive)
A student folk music band that performed at the 'Chat & Eat' event hosted by Phayao University.
Foundation for Women(มูลนิธิหญิงชายก้าวไกล)
An organization that collects statistics on domestic violence, with a report indicating that 34% of such incidents in 2024 were linked to alcohol.

Person

Thanat Phoosaeng(ธานัท ฟูแสง)
Representative of Phayao University's Student Affairs Division, specifically head of the student discipline section, who spoke about adapting event formats based on student feedback.
Anurak Thammawong(อนุรักษ์ ธรรมวงศ์)
President of Phayao University Student Council and representative of the University Network Aware of Alcohol Problems, who discussed how the event educates on problem-solving.
Wiwatchong Duwa (Daniel)(วิวัฒน์วงศ์ ดูวา (เดเนียล))
A former youth from Baan Kanchanapisek Juvenile Training Center who shared his personal experience with domestic violence and alcohol, emphasizing the importance of avoiding alcohol.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Udomsak Sae-ngow(ผศ.นพ.อุดมศักดิ์ แซ่โง้ว)
A medical professional from Walailak University's School of Medicine who provided expert commentary on the physical and mental health consequences of alcohol consumption, including its link to domestic violence and suicide.

Place

Baan Kanchanapisek(บ้านกาญจนาภิเษก)
A juvenile training center where Wiwatchong Duwa reformed and gained awareness about domestic violence and personal responsibility.