A scene from popular Thai soap opera Game Rai Game Ruk in which a female protagonist fights off a man’s advances. Photo: Screengrab A scene from popular Thai soap opera Game Rai Game Ruk in which a female protagonist fights off a man’s advances. Photo: Screengrab
A scene from popular Thai soap opera Game Rai Game Ruk in which a female protagonist fights off a man’s advances. Photo: Screengrab
This Week in Asia /  Lifestyle & Culture

MeToo Bangkok? In Thai TV soap operas, rape and sex attacks are a troubling norm

  • Many of Thailand’s soap operas are based on patriarchal novels which have scenes of rape and sexual violence against women
  • But one outraged viewer’s petition has led to new guidelines and a gradual shift in how women are depicted on TV

Topic |   Sex and relationships
Ana Salvá

Updated: 1:34pm, 31 Jan, 2020

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A scene from popular Thai soap opera Game Rai Game Ruk in which a female protagonist fights off a man’s advances. Photo: Screengrab A scene from popular Thai soap opera Game Rai Game Ruk in which a female protagonist fights off a man’s advances. Photo: Screengrab
A scene from popular Thai soap opera Game Rai Game Ruk in which a female protagonist fights off a man’s advances. Photo: Screengrab
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