The study, led by Associate Dean Jennifer Chavanovanich of the Faculty of Psychology, found that these young employees often feel overwhelmed even before their workday begins, with burnout rates higher among women and LGBT individuals than their straight male colleagues.

The issue was highlighted during a forum by the National Health Commission, themed "Health Justice as Thailand’s Opportunities, Hope and Future," where Chavanovanich pointed out that companies focused on profits might neglect employees' health, thereby increasing stress levels. She identified supervisors as key stressors and suggested the necessity for them to receive better leadership training.

Moreover, Chavanovanich advocated for the "right to disconnect," emphasizing the importance for young workers to be able to mentally detach from work outside of business hours. She also called for accessible mental health support services.

Kantaporn Kachonseree, co-founder of Mindventure, echoed these concerns, stating that one-third of Thai youth are at risk of depression, often masking their loneliness behind a facade of happiness.

To cope, they may resort to video games and smartphones for distraction. Mindventure aims to address these issues through leadership training and mental health support for young individuals.