Of the victims, 33 were women and five were men. Most were middle-aged adults (14 cases), followed by young adults (10), children aged 7–12 (7), and elderly individuals (7).
However, officials warn the true number of cases is likely higher due to significant underreporting.
The figures were presented during a recent meeting at the Provincial Hall chaired by Phuket Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai, where authorities discussed urgent social challenges and potential solutions to address domestic violence in the province.
Key risk factors linked to the cases included alcohol consumption (14 cases), drug use (eight), mental illness (six), gambling (four), abuse of power (three), divorce (two) and jealousy (one).
Most incidents occurred in working-age households, reflecting economic and social pressures faced by families.
Phuket MSDHS Director Sompit Srikhamhaeng noted that Phuket ranks among the top 10 provinces with the highest proportions of both working-age and elderly populations ‒ a demographic trend that adds complexity to social welfare efforts.
The meeting also underscored the need to align local action with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators, particularly those focused on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, said an official report of the meeting.
Nationally, Thailand has only achieved between 51-75% of these targets each year since 2017, the report noted.
Officials at the meeting, including Vice Governor Samawit and Phuket MSDHS Director Ms Sompit, said they plan to use the data to track trends, develop preventive strategies and implement local measures to promote a safer and more resilient society.
No further developments or strategies were reported.