The status of women in Thai parliament has long been compared to that of an "ornamental plant", or mere decorative object. In the past, female MPs often received boos and hoots while speaking. Some senior and conservative male MPs spoke sarcastically about her. Even a female MP from the opposite, pro-military camp accused her of being "uncourteous" in the House. After the March 24 general election, we now have 16% of women, or 81 female MPs, in the Lower House.

Source: Bangkok Post June 02, 2019 23:26 UTC