Teen student who took his own life was clearly unhappy but no one saw the signs that all was not well

Sisaketwittayalai School. (Photo from Sisaketwittayalai School Facebook account)

The death of Jaruwit Janthet, a 17-year-old student who committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of his school building in Si Sa Ket on Aug 10, has sparked concern over bullying in schools and the need to raise awareness about teen suicide and depression among Thais.

Last week, horrifying footage of the Mathayom 6 student committing suicide began circulating on social media. In the clip, the teen was spotted crossing to the ledge on the fifth floor of a building at Sisaketwittayalai School and walked slowly along the border.

A few students from the opposite building noticed him and initially thought it was just a prank. They continued chatting but soon realised that something was wrong and started yelling at him to stop.