Table 2 Summary of the economic cost of alcohol consumption in Thailand, 2021
From: Economic costs of alcohol consumption in Thailand, 2021
Cost category | Economic cost (million baht) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Direct costs | 6,091.68 | 3.68 |
Health care cost | ||
 Total | 4370.13 | 2.64 |
 Out-patient | 1422.25 | 0.86 |
 In-patient | 2947.88 | 1.78 |
Cost of law enforcement | ||
 Total | 1704.34 | 1.03 |
 Police | 144.44 | 0.09 |
 Court | 519.68 | 0.31 |
 Attorney | 275.00 | 0.17 |
 Prison | 765.22 | 0.46 |
Cost of property damage | 17.21 | 0.01 |
Indirect costs | 159,358.77 | 96.32 |
Cost of premature mortality | 157,918.66 | 95.45 |
Cost of absenteeism | 1440.12 | 0.87 |
Total cost | 165,450.45 | 100.00 |