The TJA fact-finding panel had not pinpointed any wrongdoers, but cited “a situation prone to the act [of sexual harassment]”, hence no penalties could be imposed against anyone, he explained. “But personally, I think the best way to deal with sexual harassment in the workplace is for the victim to be brave and stand up and protect his or her own rights,” Poramet added. The TJA’s earlier press release, the reporters added, did not firmly address measures to prevent sexual harassment in the future. A close relationship and trust in the workplace were addressed as the key factors that had led to “misunderstanding” and a “sexual harassment-prone situation”, the TJA concluded. The fact-finding panel talked in secret with 11 persons, including the alleged harassment victim and the accused.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 19, 2018 09:31 UTC