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Leering, stalking and sexual comments: Inside Thailand’s harassment crackdown

10 Sept 21:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is implementing a new draft law to broaden the definition of sexual harassment beyond physical abuse, now encompassing leering, obscene remarks, and sexually suggestive messages, aiming to better protect women and transgender individuals.
The proposed legislation will officially recognize stalking as a crime, providing legal recourse for victims and introducing specific punishments including jail terms and fines for offenders.
The law establishes escalating penalties for various forms of sexual harassment, such as those committed by individuals in positions of power, via electronic communication, in public, or against children.
While seen as a progressive move, the amendment faces debate regarding its broad definition, with some concerns about potential false accusations and the need for a concurrent shift in cultural attitudes towards sexual harassment in Thailand.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.