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Almost half of Thais think scanty clothing and flirting are a cause of sexual violence: poll
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2022
» Men's lack of respect for women is the leading cause of sexual violence in Thai society, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll. That was followed by men's lack of understanding of whether women have given consent, and women wearing revealing clothes and flirting.
Thailand now more dangerous: Poll
Online Reporters, Published on 19/01/2020
» People are now facing higher risks to their security and personal wellbeing than a year ago, according to a survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.
Myanmar army clears itself of atrocity charges
Online Reporters, Published on 14/11/2017
» The Myanmar army has released the results of an internal investigation in which it exonerates itself of blame regarding the Rohingya crisis.
Cabbie caught, charged with raping Brazilian tourist
Online Reporters, Published on 26/04/2017
» The taxi driver accused of raping Brazilian tourist was tracked down and arrested on Wednesday, and is reported to be have been involved in two previous sexual assaults on women passengers.
Poll: Half of female revellers groped during Songkran
Online Reporters, Published on 05/04/2016
» Just over half of the women and young girls surveyed complained they had been sexually harrassed during past Thai New Year water festivals, it was revealed at the launch of a "Happy Songkran" safety campaign on Tuesday.
Man raped daughter for 5 years
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2015
» A 40-year-old man who had sexually abused his young daughter for five years was finally arrested in Chon Buri after his wife reported him to police, saying her husband had also been beating her for years.
Annesley autopsy: 'No foul play'
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2015
» The preliminary unofficial autopsy results for British tourist Christina Annesley, whose body was found dead inside a bungalow room on Koh Tao, showed no signs of physical violence or sexual abuse, chief of the Institute of Forensic Medicine said on Sunday.
Women want equality on charter panel
Online Reporters, Published on 29/10/2014
» The women's movement for Thailand's reform (WeMove) is campaigning for women to be equally represented on the committee drafting the new constitution.
Study: One rape every 15 minutes
Online Reporters, Published on 20/03/2014
» More than 31,000 girls and women were raped in Thailand last year and about 60% of them were university students and school pupils, while alcohol use is a major contributing factor to sexual assault, academics said on Thursday.
Academic says prisoners should be allowed to have sex
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2014
» Prison inmates should be allowed to have sex with their wives or husbands twice a year, according to the author of an academic study into sex in Thai prisons.