Singha beer heir dismissed amid brother’s sexual abuse claims
Scion Siranudh Scott’s video accuses elder brother of repeated abuse as teens.
Siranudh Scott, a 29-year-old environmental activist and scion of the Bhirombhakdi family behind Thailand’s ubiquitous Singha beer, posted an emotional video on social media accusing his elder brother of repeatedly sexually abusing him during his teenage years. In the video, he claimed that his family heard a recorded confession from his brother but took no action. He declared he no longer wanted to be called a ‘Singha heir,’ saying, “I don’t want to stay in a family that doesn’t value me or have empathy for me.”
Following days of headlines in Thai media, the company responded on Tuesday by dismissing Scott’s cousin from the business. Scott, whose father is Scottish, is a prominent marine conservationist who founded the group Sea You Strong, active in the seas off southern Thailand. The scandal has drawn attention to the inner workings of one of Thailand’s wealthiest families.
- Siranudh Scott accused his elder brother of sexual abuse as a teenager in a viral video.
- Scott claimed the family knew via a recorded confession but did not act.
- The Singha beer company dismissed Scott’s cousin from the business amid the scandal.
Why It Matters
Highlights abuse allegations within one of Thailand’s wealthiest families and corporate accountability.