Thai Actress Orm Denies Rumors, Threatens Legal Action
Thai actress Orm Kornnaphat issued a trilingual statement on Weibo denying false rumors circulating online and vowing legal action through her agency Channel 3 Thailand against those responsible for defamatory content.
BANGKOK — Thai actress Kornnaphat Sethratanapong, professionally known as Orm, has issued a trilingual statement on Weibo addressing the spread of online rumors, false information and misleading claims about her, declaring the allegations "entirely untrue" and vowing to pursue legal action against those responsible.
The statement, published in Thai, English and Chinese, was posted on Weibo, one of China's most widely used social media platforms. It came after distorted information about the actress circulated across multiple online platforms, including among social media users and Chinese fans, prompting her to address both domestic and international supporters directly.
In the statement, Orm said false information, malicious comments and misleading messages had recently been widely circulated online. She said the distorted claims had affected her personal life, her work and caused significant distress to her family.
She added that, as a public figure, she has always respected differing opinions and accepted criticism based on facts and reason. However, she firmly rejected the fabrication of false information, the editing or distortion of content to create misunderstandings, and messages intended to defame her, incite hatred or misrepresent her views.
Orm also stressed that she and her family have always maintained close ties with China, Chinese culture and Chinese friends, and have always held sincere respect and admiration for them. Throughout her career in the entertainment industry, she said she has upheld professional ethics and carried out her work with responsibility. She reiterated that the recent rumors and allegations regarding her personal life are entirely unfounded.
The actress revealed that she had consulted her agency, Channel 3 Thailand, which has appointed a legal team to gather evidence of content that may constitute rights violations or damage her reputation across online platforms. She said legal action would be taken against individuals responsible for creating, publishing or sharing false information and defamatory content.
Orm also called on social media users and platform administrators not to share or amplify unverified information in order to help foster a responsible and respectful online community. She concluded by thanking her fans for their continued encouragement, trust and unwavering support.
Orm rose to prominence among both Thai and international audiences, particularly in China, following her starring role in The Secret of Us, which significantly expanded her Chinese fan base. As a result, her activities on platforms such as Weibo have attracted considerable attention from both fans and Chinese media.
