At last, #MeToo -- the global campaign to seek justice for victims of sexual assault -- has come alive in Thailand. While the original campaign began in the US when a number of Hollywood actresses spoke out against a formidable movie mogul, the Thai version has sparked no less controversy, as it poses a real threat to the nation's oldest political party.
In the high-profile case, Prinn Panitchpakdi, now a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, faces sexual harassment and rape charges after two women came forward with allegations. After these cases came to light, more women are threatening to press similar charges against the politician.
