Thai entertainment is currently rocked by a huge scandal involving Mild Lapassalan and her billionaire in-laws after her husband, businessman Pi Sunith Scott, was publicly accused of sexual abuse by his younger brother.
According to reports circulating in Thai media, Pi Sunith Scott’s younger brother, Psi Scott, said he was abused from the age of 12 until he was 24. Psi Scott emotionally stated that several family members already knew about the incidents because they would have listened to recordings of confessions linked to the allegations.
The PSI also said that despite being aware of the situation, no one within the powerful family intervened or protected him. Instead, he said he was left to deal with everything on his own, even facing legal disputes brought by family members over inheritance-related assets left by his grandfather.
The controversy quickly exploded on Thai social media because it involves not only one of Thailand’s most famous actresses, but also the influential Bhirombhakdi family, owners of the Singha business empire.
Following the allegations, Mild Lapassalan was heavily targeted online despite not being directly involved in the allegations. Social media users flooded his personal accounts with criticism, requests for explanations and emotional reactions regarding his marriage. At the same time, many fans defended the actress and argued that she should not be blamed for a conflict occurring within her husband’s family.
The situation aroused particular sympathy because Mild is currently pregnant with her first child. The actress married Pi Sunith Scott just last year after the couple had reportedly been dating privately for nearly eight years.
Who is Mild Lapassalan?
Mild Lapassalan, born in 1994, is considered one of Thailand’s most recognizable “teenage queen” actresses. Before entering the entertainment industry, she gained popularity online as a teenage Internet celebrity and beauty pageant winner.
His breakthrough came in 2013 through drama You can visitafter which she became famous for her youthful images and charming screen presence. Over the years, he has starred in popular projects including The Ugly Duckling Series: No, Kiss: the series, Love songs Love stories AND Love and lies.
Mild is also known to be a close friend of Baifern Pimchanok. The two actresses had already worked together in 46 daysand Baifern recently revealed that he has already prepared some gifts for Mild’s future baby.
The enormous wealth behind the Scott family
The scandal attracted even more attention because Pi Sunith Scott belongs to one of Thailand’s richest and most influential families.
According to Thai media, Pi is part of the powerful Bhirombhakdi dynasty, owners of the legendary Singha Corporation empire. In addition to brewing, the conglomerate operates in real estate, food manufacturing, glass manufacturing and numerous large-scale enterprises with total assets exceeding 100 billion baht.
Forbes had previously listed a senior member of the Bhirombhakdi family among Thailand’s richest individuals, with an estimated fortune of around $1.75 billion.
Pi himself was reportedly educated in the UK from a young age before returning to Thailand to work in the family business empire. In addition to holding management positions within companies linked to Singha, he also reportedly owns shares in music and media companies valued at hundreds of millions of baht.
Following the public backlash surrounding the allegations, Pi Sunith Scott reportedly blocked or disabled his social media accounts. At this time, neither he nor Mild Lapassalan have made an official public statement regarding the allegations.
