Post by bahnoo on Aug 27, 2006 23:20:03 GMT 7
50,000 girls have unwanted pregnancies each year: activist
Only a third of the required areas for youth development was available in Bangkok, warned the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, which fears youth problems will worsen unless prompt action is taken.
Thai Health manager Supakorn Buasai said teenagers today tend to hang around in unhealthy places where unsuitable activities take place.
He blames these places for contributing to misguided ideas and misbehaviour among young Thais.
According to recent statistics, more than 50,000 girls between 14 and 19 years old have unwanted pregnancies each year.
The same report said 30,000 cases of youth-related crimes are recorded annually.
"It could be said that every day we have an average of 82 teenagers committing crimes. Providing more youth centres where teens can take part in healthier activity is one way of reducing such problems," Supakorn said.
The Nation
Only a third of the required areas for youth development was available in Bangkok, warned the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, which fears youth problems will worsen unless prompt action is taken.
Thai Health manager Supakorn Buasai said teenagers today tend to hang around in unhealthy places where unsuitable activities take place.
He blames these places for contributing to misguided ideas and misbehaviour among young Thais.
According to recent statistics, more than 50,000 girls between 14 and 19 years old have unwanted pregnancies each year.
The same report said 30,000 cases of youth-related crimes are recorded annually.
"It could be said that every day we have an average of 82 teenagers committing crimes. Providing more youth centres where teens can take part in healthier activity is one way of reducing such problems," Supakorn said.
The Nation