A Taiwanese vacationer thought he lost his wallet throughout Songkran celebrations on Silom Road in Bangkok last weekend. However, upon inspecting a short video that his pal took, he realised that his wallet was stolen by a ladyboy he was sexually harassed by.
In the 13-second-long clip, the Taiwanese vacationer is pictured attempting to get away from a ladyboy who repeatedly tried to grope him. As she tries to touch him, she snatches the pockets from his pocket without anyone noticing.
News outlet Esor Kayee Khao 2 posted the clip on Facebook yesterday with the caption…
“Disgusting behaviour from this ladyboy. Aside from groping this male Taiwanese tourist, she went even lower, damaging the image of our nation by slyly stealing his pockets with out anybody noticing.
“This ladyboy remains to be on the prowl around Silom. If anyone sees them please point them out to the police who will prosecute them based on the regulation.”
The story was coated in Taiwanese media, who warned its folks to watch out whereas travelling in Thailand.
Songkran, the Thai New Year, is infamous for groping palms through the crowded water fights from Silom to Khao San Road.
Sadly, the authorities tend to blame victims for sexual harassment during Songkran as a substitute of perpetrators. This 12 months, Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt banned ladies from carrying horny attire.
Illegal and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP) criticised Chadchart’s coverage, saying it was victim-blaming and protects sexual offenders. WMP director Jadet Chaowilai said…
“The basis and the related division of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have been working collectively to rid sexual harassment from the Songkran Festival for over 10 years. Every time, the BMA authorities unfold the identical discourse to the basic public that attractive dresses motivate sexual harassment. However, harassment nonetheless goes on yearly, even when sexy costumes are banned. The basis has tried to cease this kind of pondering several occasions. Victim-blaming must be stopped.”