A yoga instructor exposed a prominent photographer from Buriram for sexual harassment and attempted coercion into risqué photography, with a subsequent payoff offer of 30,000 baht to silence the matter. The incident, which she believes was not an isolated case, took place on February 15. The victim shared her traumatic experience on social media to warn other women of the potential dangers posed by individuals misusing their professional status.

 

The 29 year old Buriram-based yoga teacher and studio owner recounted the distressing events that unfolded in her own home, which doubles as her yoga studio. Traditionally relying on family members for promotional photography, she was approached by a well-known photographer, a friend’s partner, offering to take professional photos to help promote her business. On February 7, after repeated messages from the photographer, she agreed to a photo session, believing she could trust the acquaintance.

 

The shoot quickly turned inappropriate as the photographer attempted to persuade her to wear revealing outfits and engaged in suggestive conversation. When the yoga instructor changed clothes, the photographer groped her and captured the act on camera. Despite feeling threatened and alone, with her father and daughter some 300 metres away, she managed to defuse the situation without escalating to potential violence. The photographer eventually left when she convinced him her family was about to return, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of Matichon

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-15

 

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Scumbag. Hang him high. 

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

she was approached by a well-known photographer, a friend’s partner, offering to take professional photos to help promote her business. On February 7, after repeated messages from the photographer, she agreed to a photo session, believing she could trust the acquaintance.

Trust your instincts not other people....

Why doesn't she report it to the police and not social media?

Well, he asked for those photos and she agreed.

And later she regretted. Obviously too embarrassing.

So what?😳

44 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

Why doesn't she report it to the police and not social media?

probably because there is more to the story than she is saying and by posting it in social media she can make more than 30,000 baht if she has enough views. haha.... Also this spotlights her home based yoga business and could possibly attract more customers. 

The photo of the Yoga studio featured in this article seems to be coming  right out from a novel of the Marquis de Sade and his "special chambers"

54 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

Why doesn't she report it to the police and not social media?

More exposure on social media. 

3 hours ago, RandolphGB said:

Why doesn't she report it to the police and not social media?

Yet again READ the FULL STORY! Her boyfriend is a police officer. the rest you can read yourself.