Gender equality in Thailand is still lacking
In the run-up to International Women's Day on March 8, the Bangkok Post wrote in a recent editorial about the continuing serious lack of gender equality in Thailand.
Sex and the lack of mutual consent
In Thailand, too, subjects such as assault and rape are not shunned. Unfortunately, it often remains with naming the victim by name, surname and with or without a photo.
Thailand has tightened laws regarding rape to better prevent or at least curb sexual violence.
The Thai police academy has decided to only admit men from next academic year. According to the Women and Men Progressive Movement, this is turning back the clock and highly undesirable.
'Seven out of ten Thai men call themselves a womanizer'
Are the prejudices and clichés about Thai manes correct? Whoever reads this survey will say 'yes' because 70 percent of Thai men have multiple secret sexual relationships and 45 percent are guilty of domestic violence.
Prime Minister Prayut has instructed the Ministry of Justice to reassess legislation on (sexual) violence against women.
News from Thailand – August 2, 2014
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