Chiang Rai Man Struggling With Depression Dies From Self-Immolation
A 69-year-old man died by self-immolation in Chiang Rai's Mae Chan District on May 8, 2026. The tragedy, linked to financial debt and depression, underscores growing concerns over elderly mental health support in rural Thailand.
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