"The mainstream media must stop following social media trends," Mr Sompoch says. Any story that features sex draws attention easily, and Preaw's case is no exception to the rule. "Preaw's case tells the story of what audiences want to hear. Since they don't get as much attention from their parents, they seek acceptance from their peers through social media," Mr Sompoch suggests. "It's best for the mainstream media not to compete with social media, she says.

Source: Bangkok Post June 11, 2017 00:00 UTC