DJ Ton Horm Clarifies Allegations of Being Linked to Celebrity Dating 17-Year-Old, Emphasizes Two Legal Boundaries She Maintains

DJ Ton Horm has publicly denied allegations that she is the celebrity secretly dating a 17-year-old, following online speculation that led the boy's mother to prepare statutory rape charges. On May 18, Ton Horm Sakunla Tienpairoj spoke at the PD MUT Ubon Ratchathani launch event at Fake Club on Ratchada Soi 4, firmly stating the allegations do not apply to her. She acknowledged that her public image and personality may have made her an easy target for such comparisons, but emphasized two critical legal boundaries she has always maintained: she does not engage with minors, and she does not become a third party in relationships, as both are illegal matters that could result in prosecution.

Regarding the accusation of dating a 17-year-old, Ton Horm stated: "I want to tell everyone here clearly that I would never disappoint in that way, because I have never been with someone that young. When the news came out, I realized my image fit the description so perfectly it seemed like the story was written about me. If you scroll through the comments, you'll see people mentioning a certain female DJ, but that DJ doesn't think about anyone else. That's just how my image is, and it seems very characteristic of me."

She explained that she was not angry at those making the accusations, noting that after reviewing the industry, she couldn't find anyone else with a similar public image or lifestyle that matched the story. "I felt like my image was quite distinctive," she said.

When asked if the news caused her distress, Ton Horm clarified: "There's no shock because I wasn't dating anyone during that time period. Do I reflect on myself? Yes, but definitely not at 17, because I'm aware I'm a celebrity and I can't act recklessly. I have a reputation to maintain and can't leave evidence. So this has never been something I've done."

She reiterated her strict adherence to legal boundaries: "The two things I've always been cautious about are statutory rape and being a third party in a relationship, because these are illegal matters that could result in prosecution. So these are things I've never done."

When asked if she would sue those hinting she was the person involved or if certain comments felt defamatory, Ton Horm mentioned there was one particularly harsh comment that hurt her deeply, but did not specify whether legal action would be taken. She noted that people had begun commenting more frequently that it was her, which is why she felt compelled to post a clarification statement.