Actress Files Police Complaint Against Ex-Cop Stalker
Actress Chatchaya Samrerngrat filed a police complaint against a former officer who allegedly sexually harassed and stalked her for five years, entering her home without permission and following her to her business despite previous police r
BANGKOK — Actress and influencer Chatchaya Samrerngrat filed a police complaint against a 35-year-old former police officer on 13 August 2026, accusing him of sexual harassment and trespassing over five years.
Samrerngrat was accompanied by lawyer Sirikwan Nilakorn from the Thammasat Organisation for Good Foundation, assigned by foundation chair Panadda Wongphudee. They met with inquiry officer Wiroj Suchart at Bueng Kum Police Station to pursue legal action against the former officer, identified only as Chatchawal.
Samrerngrat said the alleged harassment began in 2021 at her home in Bangkok's Bueng Kum district. The man initially contacted her through social media claiming to be a fan, but his messages became sexually suggestive and harassing. He later began visiting her home, entering without permission and confronting her family members despite never having met her privately.
The suspect also allegedly followed her to her yoghurt shop and engaged in repeated surveillance. To evade security staff at her housing estate, whom she had provided his photograph, he allegedly disguised himself as a delivery rider, used ride-hailing apps, or claimed he was not visiting her.
Samrerngrat said the incidents have caused her severe distress, triggering panic attacks and preventing her from living normally. She has made three previous police reports, including one on 15 January 2026 for trespassing and another on 11 August after CCTV captured him entering her home at night.
"This time, I want to pursue the case to the fullest extent of the law," Samrerngrat said.
Nilakorn noted that a recently introduced law addressing sexual harassment now covers this type of behaviour, which previously lacked specific legal protection. She said she rushed to assist Samrerngrat in hopes the case would set an example and raise public awareness.
Samrerngrat has appeared in several television dramas including Lai Kinaree, Sat Suea, Pritsana Pom Mai and Duangta Sawan, typically in supporting roles.
Foundation chair Wongphudee said by phone that if the alleged harasser has a mental health condition, his family should seek medical treatment for him rather than allowing him to disturb others.
