Sexual harassment is rife in Thailand – survey

[webfact]

Sexual harassment is rife in Thailand – survey

By The Thaiger

 

 

“I’ve seen women in Thailand begin to collectively speak out, sharing their stories and pushing back on this victim-blaming which previously has gone completely unchecked here.”

 

A recent survey of 1,107 Thais found that 21% of respondents say they have experienced sexual harassment.

 

The survey was conducted by YouGov, a UK-based market research company.

 

Sexual assault was the most common form of sexual harassment reported by 44% of respondents. The second most common form of sexual harassment, 42%, was verbal comments of a sexual nature, and then “flashing” at 35 %.

 

According to the survey, most experiences of sexual harassment took place at public places, such in public transportation (27%), nightclubs (18%), schools and universities (17%).

 

While one in five Thais have experienced sexual harassment, more than half of the respondents (57%) told someone that they had been sexually harassed.

 

Of this percentage people are more likely to tell a friend (55%) or family members (39%) than the police (10%). Men were more likely to report their experiences of sexual harassment than women.

 

 

According to theaseanpost.com, a common recurring theme in several ASEAN countries is victim-blaming. Thailand, while being one of the more progressive member states in ASEAN is not free from this practice either.

 

In March 2018, authorities in Thailand came out telling women to avoid dressing in “sexy” outfits as they tried to prevent sexual harassment or sex assault cases during the popular Songkran festival, including the Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha.

 

Later, in November 2018, The Nation published an opinion piece in which the writer noted that no sexual harassment case in the country has ever gone to court, adding that legally, “sexual harassment doesn’t exist in Thailand.”

 

“To say sexual harassment doesn’t exist in Thailand doesn’t mean that improper behaviour doesn’t occur. The term is a legal one, though, and in this country the public rarely hears about what happens. Reactions to the occasional incidents that do emerge are flash in the pan at most, and no case has ever gone to court.

 

A month after Thai authorities had urged women to not dress “sexy” to avoid sexual assault during Songkran, Thai model Cindy Sirinya Bishop began the popular #donttellmehowtodress hashtag.

 

“Our culture is not one that is so confrontational, and it’s going to be a while until a woman comes out and names names or points a finger in the media.

 

But over the last few months, I’ve seen women in Thailand begin to collectively speak out, sharing their stories and pushing back on this victim-blaming which previously has gone completely unchecked here.”

 

SOURCE: YouGov | theaseanpost.com

 

Source: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/sexual-harassment-is-rife-in-thailand-survey

 

 

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[sammieuk1]

Some of us are down to just harassing ourselves to check on functionality should it ever get used again???? 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

21 minutes ago, webfact said:

Of this percentage people are more likely to tell a friend (55%) or family members (39%) than the police (10%).

 

Just 10% are saying they'd be willing to report sexual harassment to police. That pretty well tells you where the police stand in the estimation of the Thai public.

 

[PatOngo]

I remember walking along Nana Soi 4 and being sexually harassed on several occasions within 50 metres. I'm outraged! #Me Too! I want compensation!

[Saint Nick]

Well...there is a lot of sexual harassment and the victims are scared to report to the police!

There is some surprising news, if I ever heard some!

???? 

[SammyT]

1 hour ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

Just 10% are saying they'd be willing to report sexual harassment to police. That pretty well tells you where the police stand in the estimation of the Thai public.

 

Agree re the competency of the Thai police, but you'd find similar numbers in most western countries too. Sexual offending is severely under-reported globally for a number of reasons

[Isaanbiker]

The survey was conducted by YouGov, a UK-based market research company.

 

   That says all about their credibility. They write whatever somebody wants them to. 

[sammieuk1]

7 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

The farrang in the background looks like hes up to no good. 

Yes indeed shifty hope there is no ice cream throwing again????

[bendejo]

15 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

"Hi. My penis is really small. Want to see?"

She replies "mine isn't."

 

 

[bendejo]

14 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

The farrang in the background looks like hes up to no good. 

Obviously a fake moustache, probably a spy.

Or a guy who sells balloons at the kiddie park.

 

 

[Rookiescot]

22 minutes ago, bendejo said:

Obviously a fake moustache, probably a spy.

Or a guy who sells balloons at the kiddie park.

 

 

I'm in that park all the time and I have never seen him.

[DrTuner]

Best birth control method ever, women starting to complain about men trying their luck. Next thing you know they don't bother anymore and you get a plummeting birth rate, as evidenced in countries where feminism is rampant. It's a good thing, the population needs culling. 

Edited August 30, 2019 by DrTuner

[spidermike007]

The survey was conducted by YouGov, a UK-based market research company.

 

OK. The credibility level has just dropped to zero. Most polls are influenced by the way the questions are framed. It would not be possible for a UK based company to not be biased, weak, totally PC, and suffering from total emasculation. 

 

Not saying there is not sexual harassment here. But, the women seem to do a pretty good job of dealing with it, and shrugging off potential creeps, it would appear. 

[Truthhurts]

3 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

Just 10% are saying they'd be willing to report sexual harassment to police. That pretty well tells you where the police stand in the estimation of the Thai public.

 

Yes of course it does.

[Truthhurts]

2 hours ago, SammyT said:

Agree re the competency of the Thai police, but you'd find similar numbers in most western countries too. Sexual offending is severely under-reported globally for a number of reasons

Being the governments are dominated by men!

Even the POTUS is a noted recalcitrant in this field.

[The Maven]

21% Thais (every 1 out of 5) experienced sexual harassment (44% sexual assaults)? Egregious, the numbers might be actually higher!

[Cadbury]

Back in his early days when Prayut's foot was more in his mouth than out of it he advised Thai women to dress modestly or risk being shunned like a “piece of toffee without its wrapper”. 

But his greatest blooper came after the Koh Tao murders when he suggested foreign women should not get about in bikinis especially the ones who are beautiful but implying the unattractive ones might be safe.

So there girls you have it from the master himself. Help protect yourselves from sexual harassment by not dressing like a piece of toffee without a wrapper and avoid wearing a bikini. 

https://asiancorrespondent.com/2016/04/thai-pm-prayuth-compares-skimpily-dressed-women-to-unwrapped-candy/

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

Oddly enough the woman on the left in the skirt seems like a flasher.

[Pedrogaz]

Well I am shocked. 

[ChipButty]

I've been harassed and abused ever since I came to Thailand

[bkk6060]

Some of the biggest harassers I witnessed are Falang.

Grabbing boobs and hands up skirts unwanted.

Show a little decency and respect.

Just because a girl works in a bar does not mean she wants your hands on her.

[ChipButty]

14 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Some of the biggest harassers I witnessed are Falang.

Grabbing boobs and hands up skirts unwanted.

Show a little decency and respect.

Just because a girl works in a bar does not mean she wants your hands on her.

They are always putting their hands up my skirt

[Thingamabob]

I was sexually harassed many years ago outside the old Grand Prix bar on Patpong 2 at 2am. A lady touched my arm and asked me if I would like to come inside. I have been traumatised ever since, and still need regular counselling.

[RichardColeman]

Maybe this is why Thai women go with Farang - Farang pay to flash at them

[Reigntax]

35 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Some of the biggest harassers I witnessed are Falang.

Grabbing boobs and hands up skirts unwanted.

Show a little decency and respect.

Just because a girl works in a bar does not mean she wants your hands on her.

Correct. She just wants your money.... then you can put your hands anywhere.

Edited August 30, 2019 by Reigntax

[mlmcleod]

I think this report is all nonsense unless sexual relations with relatives are not taken into account.  I have heard that it is the rare young woman that graduates high school without being attacked by a family member or family friend.

[Puchaiyank]

Any chance these sexually harrassed women work Pattaya beach in the evenings?

[mngmn]

4 hours ago, Rookiescot said:

The farrang in the background looks like hes up to no good. 

But luckily he was caught hours later thanks to TM30 lodged by the bus driver.

[Emdog]

Did they not ask about workplace harassment? "Goes with the territory"

Compared with work and relatives, the other items covered are piddling

[Chazar]

4 hours ago, NCC1701A said:

"Hi. My penis is really small. Want to see?"

Sorry to hear that, i can lend you my  telescope?????