The Ministry’s Center for Accelerated Public Welfare (CWHS) received a report from the Nakhon Sri Thammarat Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office regarding the case, reported state news agency NBT.
Of all things, the woman’s mother believed her daughter had become bewitched, contributing to her current condition, the report said.
In response, a team from the MSDHS, along with local community leaders, attempted to locate the woman in Nakhon Sri Thammarat’s Muang District but were unsuccessful.
The woman’s mother provided key information, making it clear that her 30-year-old daughter suffers from mental illness and behavioural disabilities.
She had not received consistent medical treatment, leading to a deterioration of her condition. Additionally, she had a history of drug abuse and wandering the streets while speaking to herself.
According to the mother, the woman previously lived in Phuket with her husband and their two children.
However, her mental health issues led to the breakdown of her marriage, with her husband assuming custody of their daughter.
The mother also revealed that her daughter had undergone psychiatric treatment multiple times but refused to take medication upon returning home. This, coupled with continued drug use, caused repeated relapses.
Mr Warawut stated that the MSDHS has coordinated with local networks to facilitate the woman’s psychiatric treatment.
Once she completes the necessary care, if her mother is unable to look after her, she will be provided with welfare protection at a homeless shelter ‒ subject to her consent.
The report urged residents who spot the woman wandering to report her whereabouts to the MSDHS through the Accelerated Welfare Management Center hotline at 1300, which operates 24/7.