Alcohol use and abuse is a prevalent problem in Thailand. Alcoholism is not only common amongst expats, but in the general Thai population as well. Contrary to recent reports suggesting that Thailand ranks 5th in the world for the most consumption of alcohol, the WHO (World Health Organisation) and other leading studies suggest that it is around the 40th ranking. However, in a country with nearly 70 million people, accidents and fatalities due to alcohol use and abuse still reigns. In 2001, people with an alcohol dependence problem in Thailand were 19.5% males and 4.1 % females; these numbers has increased since then.