More than 8,500 women experience either physical or sexual violence each year, mostly in domestic or family environments, according to the Public Health Ministry.
Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the ministry's Department of Disease Control (DDC), on Friday told reporters that the United Nations has designated Nov 25 as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Dr Tares said violence against women in Thailand is a major cause of concern due to the detrimental impact it can have on families in general.
