Somyot Apologizes After Sexual Abuse Allegations

Khaosod•Politics•4d ago

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Political activist Somyot Prueksakasemsuk posted an apology on Facebook after the socialgaze page revealed allegations of sexual abuse by a senior democracy activist against a person identified as Mr. A.

•The socialgaze page revealed that Mr. A was sexually abused by a senior democracy activist.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk admitted to the actions and posted an apology on Facebook.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk stated there was an age difference between Somyot Prueksakasemsuk (64 years old) and Mr. A (25 years old).
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk expressed willingness to accept all punishments.

Overview

•The socialgaze page posted a story regarding Mr. A being sexually abused by a senior democracy activist.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk posted an apology on Facebook regarding the incident.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk stated Somyot Prueksakasemsuk misunderstood and unilaterally believed Mr. A had given consent.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk and Mr. A lived together for two years, during which Mr. A requested that the relationship be kept secret.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk stated that during the second year of living together, the relationship became estranged and violent arguments occurred.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk and Mr. A eventually broke up.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk apologized to Mr. A and others for the mistake.
•Somyot Prueksakasemsuk stated a willingness to accept all penalties.

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Key Quotes

Somyot Prueksakasemsuk

"I apologize to Mr. A because I misunderstood, thinking unilaterally that Mr. A gave consent, but it was not as Mr. A described."

ผมขอโทษคุณ A ที่ผมเข้าใจผิด คิดเพียงฝ่ายเดียวว่า คุณ A ให้ความยินยอม แต่ไม่ใช่ดังที่คุณ A ได้เล่าให้ฟัง

Key Entities

Person

Somyot Prueksakasemsuk(สมยศ พฤกษาเกษมสุข)ℹ️

A famous political activist who posted an apology for sexually abusing Mr. A.

Mr. A(คุณ A)ℹ️

A 25-year-old individual who was sexually abused by Somyot Prueksakasemsuk.

Organization

socialgaze

A page that revealed the story of Mr. A being sexually abused.