[LivinLOS]

I think the point is that rape can be a very large range.. In actual fact some 'rape' here might even confuse the rapist as in his own cultural norms any girl that comes to his room is agreeing to sex..

Yes random street rape is a hate crime, its a sexual attack.. But thats very different from denied sex that leads to rape IMO.

Also rape and molestation are very high on the Thai (often unreported) crime list, even among family members and in small rural communities. If women that came here actually thought about the risks they put themselves in, while in a 3rd world and more lawless environment they would go a long way to protecting themselves. Eg my GF wont be out alone of she can help it, she certainly avoids groups of unknown thai males, wont ride the roads after dark, etc etc etc.. Shes Thai and realizes some of the dangers for a female here.

I mean hell, I am a big ugly, 6 foot something heavy guy, and if I am off the tourist beat I sure keep my eyes open, wont be venturing into thai karaokes or places where drunk thai males may gather, let alone females camping in isolated areas while giving the appearance of promiscuity and exhibitionism. Its not blaming the woman for her own attack, but it is saying she must have been crazy nieve to put herself in that position.