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Thai activist Somyot apologises to woman over alleged sexual misconduct
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Thai political activist Somyot Prueksakasemsuk has apologised to a woman identified as “A” following allegations of sexual assault, but a social media page that published an interview with the woman has rejected his account of their relationship.
Key facts
- Somyot, 64, posted an apology on Facebook on 22 August, saying he had believed A had consented to his actions but acknowledged that this was not how she described what happened.
- Thai political activist Somyot Prueksakasemsuk has apologised to a woman identified as “A”
- Khaosod English reported in 2017 on allegations of sexual harassment involving Somyot, citing women’s rights activists and former colleagues who said they had heard accounts of his conduct toward women.
- He said A, later moved in with him and that they were in a relationship for two years
Summary
Somyot, 64, posted an apology on Facebook on 22 August, saying he had believed A had consented to his actions but acknowledged that this was not how she described what happened.
He said A, later moved in with him and that they were in a relationship for two years. He described the relationship as deteriorating during its second year before they eventually separated. He also said the pair had agreed to keep their relationship private.