Lawyer gets off lightlyListen to this articleA recent high profile case involving a well known Thai lawyer has ignited a fierce public debate, not only about alleged sexual misconduct but about how society responds to such allegations. What is startling is that public comments and questions went beyond the sexual misconduct of the lawyer, who is a member of the Lawyers Council of Thailand board. In this case, netizens seem to have reached the conclusion that consent is equal to willingness. In this case, netizens have given leeway to the accused. When the collective response to an allegation is to dissect a victim's timeline or demeanour, others sexual victims might think twice before going public.

Source: Bangkok Post January 25, 2026 22:51 UTC