webfact Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Harming oneself will not help solve any problems, says psychiatrist By The Nation The former president of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand said that harming oneself like a Pheu Thai Party MP did in Parliament on Tuesday was not the correct way of managing conflicts. Dr Yongyut Wongpiromsan, citing the case of Chiang Rai MP Wisarn Techatheerawat using a knife to slash his arm in Parliament, said physical and verbal violence or self-harm cannot be used as a tool to win a debate. “It will not actually win any sympathy or understanding from others. It is important to respect the opinions of the other party and realise that they have good intentions towards the country as well. The opposite side should not always be seen as bad, otherwise problems will not get resolved in society,” Dr Yongyut said. He said protests and civil disobedience can be demonstrated in many forms and should always have a valid reason. However, using violence against oneself will only worsen the issue and make the divide between the two sides even deeper. The psychiatrist said the best way to handle differences is to be open to the other side’s opinions without opting for violence. “Conflicts should be resolved peacefully, no matter which side you come from. Don’t see people as enemies. Using obnoxious words against the other side will only lead to violence, which people with power, such as the state or public, should be careful about,” he said. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/lifestyle/30396908 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-10-30 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 14 hours ago, webfact said: Harming oneself will not help solve any problems, says psychiatrist Unless your name is Prayuth or Pareena in which case it solves a lot of problems, especially if it is terminal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Nothing new .. That was already discovered by the Greeks and the Romans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, Tarteso said: Nothing new .. That was already discovered by the Greeks and the Romans. Interesting choice of an image, considering Seneca had been ordered by Nero to kill himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 It hurts too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 I look at it this way. He himself is willing to take the pain and suffering within the Parliamentary chambers so that the rest of Thailand can be safe and moved forward without bloodshed. He has basically put himself on the cross, so others may live. A very noble gesture. A little misguided maybe, but he still made a poignant message. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, kotsak said: Interesting choice of an image, considering Seneca had been ordered by Nero to kill himself. The curious thing is that the despot of Nero also committed suicide with his dagger and with his death, a dynasty of coup leaders like Julius Caesar and Augustus.... Ended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 (edited) He sounds like a regime quack. Wonder how much his brown envelope contained for saying such garbage. So what does he suggest, pour gasoline on himself and set his body on fire? It is only going to get worse as this government creates a bigger hatred and divide. Edited October 30, 2020 by holy cow cm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proboscis Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 There are many forms of self-harm. THe attention seeking that was on display in the parliament was probably just that and not really typical of a lot of self-harm. There is also deliberative suicide, they type of suicide that is usually successful as it is thought through and death is the desired outcome. Then there is another form of self-harm which people are driven to. They don't do it to "solve" any problem but talk about doing it to release built up mental pain and tension. The psychiatrist's comments do not really address any of these kinds of self-harm. Did he have something else in mind? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 9 hours ago, webfact said: The former president of the Psychiatric Association of Thailand said that harming oneself like a Pheu Thai Party MP did in Parliament on Tuesday was not the correct way of managing conflicts. Neither is using water canons with chemicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Ok give every single Bht you have away , quit your job for the next 6 months and then come back and tell us your opinion ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 I knew that already, damn, I missed my vocation in life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnray Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Maybe he just needs a pen really badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farang99 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 23 hours ago, Bangyai said: Unless your name is Prayuth or Pareena in which case it solves a lot of problems, especially if it is terminal. A successful suicide solves all your problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tich Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 No s$*t sherlock, wonder how many years of study it took to come up with such a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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