Five Suspects Detained
Thai authorities have arrested five individuals accused of stalking and harassing actresses Sirilak “Lingling” Kwong and Kornnaphat “Orm” Sethratanapong, stars of the hit drama The Secret of Us. The arrests follow a police complaint filed by the actresses, highlighting a disturbing pattern of obsessive fan behavior.
Invasive Stalking Tactics Revealed
Following Stars to Their Homes
The suspects allegedly trailed Lingling and Orm to their residences, capturing photos of their vehicles and license plates. Police uncovered a coordinated effort, with stalkers using a Line group chat to share information and plan their intrusive activities, invading the actresses’ personal lives.
Driver’s Betrayal Uncovered
Private Information Sold for Cash
Shockingly, Orm’s personal driver was found to have sold details about her whereabouts to the stalkers for money, claiming it was out of concern for her safety. Orm discovered the betrayal while assisting the driver with GPS on his phone, revealing incriminating Line messages exposing the stalking network.
Escalating Fan Obsession
Stalkers Book Flights to Get Close
The stalkers’ actions went beyond local harassment, with some booking plane tickets to sit near the actresses during long-distance trips and even attempting to contact Orm’s mother. These bold moves underscore the severity of the privacy violations faced by the celebrities.
Larger Network Under Investigation
Thai and Foreign Nationals Involved
Police confirmed the five arrested suspects are part of a broader group, including both Thai and foreign nationals. Authorities are committed to pursuing all individuals involved, emphasizing the need to protect public figures from such invasive and threatening behavior.
Industry and Police Response
Driver Fired, Legal Action Promised
The actresses’ management and Channel 3 had previously issued warnings against the harassment, but the stalking persisted. The implicated driver has been sacked, and police vowed to prosecute all perpetrators to the fullest extent, sending a strong message against obsessive fan conduct.
Addressing Sasaeng Culture
Call for Reporting Stalking Incidents
This case sheds light on the growing issue of sasaeng fans, whose obsessive actions threaten celebrities’ safety and well-being in Thailand. Authorities encourage victims of stalking to report incidents promptly, ensuring protection and confidentiality to combat this alarming trend.
