Court Orders Woman to Pay 140,000 Baht in Defamation Case
A court ordered a woman to pay 140,000 baht for defamatory comments made during a live social media broadcast, with the plaintiff emphasizing she chose maturity over confrontation in handling the case.
A defamation case has concluded in court, with the defendant ordered to pay a total of 140,000 baht and issue a public apology for five days. The lawsuit was filed by Nara Krepkateoy against the social media user for defamatory comments made during a live broadcast. The defendant posted on social media thanking the court for its mercy, stating: "The case is now concluded. I will pay the court 100,000 baht and Nara 40,000 baht, and post an apology for five days. I view this as a lesson learned." Nara responded by live-streaming and explaining her approach to handling the situation with maturity, noting that she did not need to engage in confrontation but instead let the legal process speak for itself. She emphasized that maintaining dignity without resorting to heated exchanges was more valuable than direct conflict. Nara stated she was not appealing the decision and noted she would not immediately collect the damages, saying she wanted to buy a bag first before retrieving the money. The defendant has since posted a second apology on social media, reaffirming her regret for the defamatory statements and promising to learn from the experience.
