Thailand Debates Sexual Abuse After Prominent Family Member’s Accusation Against Brother
A member of a Thai family business empire accused his brother of childhood sexual abuse. Other public figures have since shared their experiences and called for an end to victim-blaming.
rte.ieA member of a family business empire in Thailand publicly accused his brother of abusing him when he was younger. The accusation has forced a public reckoning in Thailand over how the country deals with matters of sexual abuse, France 24 reported. Since the accusation, other celebrities and public figures in Thailand have shared their own experiences of sexual abuse.
They are calling for an end to victim-blaming. The sexual abuse scandal inside the family business empire has drawn national attention to long-standing practices around disclosure and accountability. France 24 reported that the case marks a rare moment of open discussion in Thailand on these issues.
