Siranudh Scott, a 29-year-old member of the billionaire Thai family behind Singha beer, accused his older brother Sunit Scott of sexually abusing him repeatedly from age 9 to 13 during summer visits from boarding school. The allegations surfaced publicly in early May 2026 when Siranudh posted an emotional video detailing the abuse, prompting widespread attention and discussion across Thailand [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].

Siranudh said he first informed family members about the abuse about three years ago but accepted financial compensation in exchange for silence. He told reporters, "I felt I needed to speak out, otherwise I would have been dead inside," and added, "I’ve been in a family, in a system, in an institution that’s kept my voice silent" [1]. The break came after a property dispute lawsuit filed by his mother in early 2026, which pushed him to speak openly and plan legal action [1, 2, 4, 5, 6].

Sunit Scott, in his 30s, has denied the allegations, releasing an online video refuting the claims [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. In response, Boonrawd, the parent company of Singha, dismissed Sunit from his executive role on May 19, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The Bhirombhakdi family, founders of Singha and one of Thailand’s wealthiest families, are ranked as the 15th richest in the country with an estimated net worth of $1.75 billion, according to Forbes [4, 6].

The case has broken longstanding taboos around sexual misconduct in Thailand, a society where victims often face stigma and silence. Following Siranudh’s revelations, several Thai celebrities and public figures shared their own accounts of sexual abuse and harassment on social media. Among them was Patinya Kuantrakul, heir to a leading golf course, who revealed she was raped at 11 by her driver, resulting in pregnancy and abortion. Influencer Taylor Srirat said he was sexually assaulted by a boss at age 19 [1, 2, 4, 5, 6].

The hashtag #PsiScott trended widely online, as survivors credited Siranudh's testimony for inspiring their own public disclosures for the first time. Siranudh said, "The messages made me feel so much love and support from social media users in and outside Thailand" [1, 2, 5].

Sexual abuse allegations against Sunit and the family's response have generated rare public debate in Thailand’s conservative society. The next key development will be the legal proceedings Siranudh plans to initiate, expected to unfold in the coming months.