Face Additional Charges: Crocodile Brand Legal Team Pursues Computer Crime Case Against Bird Wannawang

Influencer Bird Wannawang faces an additional charge as the legal team of Crocodile brand adhesive company prepares to pursue Computer Crime Act violations. The company issued a warning that those who share the harmful content must delete it immediately, as penalties for sharing are equivalent to those for posting the content.

The case involves a video by Bird Wannawang where white powder was placed in Crocodile brand adhesive bags as a prank during Songkran festivities in Samut Prakan province's Phra Pradaeng district, drawing widespread criticism over its inappropriate and dangerous nature.

On May 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM, legal representatives from the Crocodile brand company met with officers from Technology Crime Investigation Division 2 in Muang Thonburi to discuss case proceedings, citing damage to the company's reputation. The legal team revealed they would consult with police on all applicable laws and charges, particularly under the Computer Crime Act. If applicable, the company confirmed it would pursue legal action, despite Bird Wannawang's claims that the content was merely entertainment and the bags contained only powder.

The company asserted its legal rights, noting multiple videos featured their clear brand trademark, causing demonstrable harm. The company confirmed a clear policy protecting organizational reputation and corporate social responsibility but declined to disclose case details.

Lt. Col. Chatchaphan Khlai Khliang, Deputy Commander of the Technology Crime Investigation Division, revealed that the Crocodile company submitted evidence and filed charges against Bird Wannawang under the Computer Crime Act. Preliminary charges fall under Section 14(1) regarding data distortion in computer systems causing public panic, carrying penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment or 100,000 baht fine. However, when targeting a specific person or entity, as in this case, penalties are reduced to up to 3 years imprisonment, 60,000 baht fine, or both.

Bird Wannawang's lawyer scheduled a meeting with cybercrime police for May 6 at 11:30 AM. Police indicated they may postpone until late in the week and potentially file an additional charge beyond the assault case previously filed by Phra Pradaeng station.

Regarding account closures, cybercrime police requested digital ministry assistance to partially block Bird's accounts, but two platforms—X and YouTube—remain active due to their foreign jurisdiction, requiring coordination through the Attorney General and MLAT system. Should Bird voluntarily close the channel or remove content, it would suggest acknowledgment of wrongdoing.

Cybercrime police urged anyone sharing Bird's or others' harmful content to delete it immediately, as sharing carries identical legal penalties as posting. Regarding the electric saw company that Bird used for Songkran pranks, police have not yet received a complaint but welcome one. Additionally, if the Tourism Authority of Thailand believes Bird's content damaged Thailand's tourism image, they may file a cybercrime report as well.