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00:00Some newcomers to the city may think that Bangkok has low to no homeless people,
00:04but I'm telling you that it's not true, and these are insights about unsheltered people in Bangkok.
00:10According to research conducted in May 2023, there are 2,499 unsheltered people living in Thailand and 1,271 living in Bangkok.
00:20The main reason for homelessness is unemployment and job dismissal, followed by family problems.
00:25Most common age range is 45 to 55 years old.
00:28There is an increasing rate in elder homelessness and new faces of unsheltered people.
00:34Some have averaged monthly income around 1,500 baht from some sort of employment.
00:39Moreover, 17.9% have mental health problems and 18.1% are dealing with alcohol addiction.
00:47Thai Health Promotion Foundation, the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security,
00:51and network partners are working to help alleviate the problem.
00:54But what are ways you think can help unsheltered people to live a better life?