share challenges and joys
Welcoming,
compassionate
and safe space
Environment of active listening, understanding, and mutual support, helping to alleviate feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression.
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About
Right now in thailand
9 Minutes 55 Seconds
one suicide atempt in Thailand
3 Million People
suffer from poor mental health
Limited Access
to mental health care provider
High Cost
major barrier to receiving care
1.2 psychiatrist
for every
100 000 people
A Story Worth Telling
At some point in life, everyone needs someone who listens with understanding and without judgment.
Access to a safe space to share one’s concerns is essential. It helps individuals feel connected and reassures them that they do not have to face challenges alone.
Bench With Ears draws inspiration from the Friendship Bench in Zimbabwe and the listening service on the Sati Application, bringing these approaches into a shared physical space. It reimagines public areas as safe and accessible environments for emotional support, contributing to improved access to mental health care, reducing stigma, and encouraging open conversation.
The service is free and open to all. Individuals are welcome to walk in and speak with a trained listener at Bench With Ears.
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Bench with Ears
The main goal of “Bench with Ears" is to create a welcoming and safe space
where people within the community can come to share their experiences
Enjoy welcoming, compassionate and safe space
Environment of active listening, understanding and support
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Helping to alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression
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The main goal of “Bench with Ears" is to create a welcoming and safe space where people within the community can come to share their experiences
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Our places
- Lumphini Park
Bangkok - Benchakitti Park
Bangkok
Bangkok
Lumphini Park
The “Listening Bench” is available at Lumpini Park. You can follow the map below to find us.
Workdays
| Monday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
| Friday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
| Saturday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
Bangkok
Benchakitti Park
The “Listening Bench” is available at Benchakitti Park. You can follow the map below to find us.
Workdays
| Monday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
| Friday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
| Saturday | 4 pm - 8 pm |
about us
Developed by
Sati App
An organization driving mental health initiatives
through innovation to create social change
TIMS
Thailand Institute For Mental Health Sustainability
Jood Pak Jai
"A Space Where Your Heart Can Take Rest"
thanks to
Supported by
ThaiHealth
Thai Health Promotion Foundation
CU Psychology
BMA
PMCU
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The main goal of “Bench with Ears" is to create a welcoming and safe space where people within the community can come to share their experiences
