Thai Actress Baifern Files First Defamation Suit in 20 Years
Thai actress Baifern Pimchanok has filed her first defamation lawsuit in 20 years after false online posts harmed her reputation. She says one defendant has already apologized and paid damages, while other cases are still under review. Baifern urges social media users to think before posting, stressing that even public figures must defend themselves when needed.
Baifern Pimchanok explained that she decided to sue after consulting her legal team, manager, and family, saying the offending messages were clearly defamatory and went beyond acceptable criticism. She noted that while she has tolerated general commentary for two decades, this case involved false statements that caused real harm. One defendant has already apologized and fully compensated her; other cases are still being processed. She urged netizens to think before posting, emphasizing that even public figures must protect themselves when necessary.