Thai singer alleges lese majeste threat in legal battles with ex-lover
A Thai singer accused the father of his ex-lover, a high-ranking soldier, of threatening to issue a false lese majeste charge against him following repeated legal battles with his former mistress.
The renowned singer and songwriter, Apiwat “Stamp” Ueathavornsuk, disappeared from the music industry and social media for nearly two years. During this time, he rarely performed live or released new music, raising concerns among his fans.
On January 15, Stamp performed and revealed the reason behind his absence to his fans on stage. He disclosed that he and his wife, Jeerisuda “New” Sriwat, were stalked, defamed, and threatened in various ways by a woman, her boyfriend, and her father, who is a senior Royal Thai Army (RTA) officer.
According to Stamp, the woman stalked him and his wife, sitting next to them on a plane, accused his wife of being mentally ill, and harassed them backstage at events. She gained access to private areas reserved for artists and their families because her boyfriend also worked in the music industry.
Stamp revealed that he and his wife pursued legal action against the woman and won their case. The court reportedly ordered the woman to pay him 1 million baht in compensation.
Adultery revealed
However, Stamp claimed the woman continued to stalk and harass them. He filed more lawsuits against her, but her father allegedly intervened, demanding he drop the case. The father reportedly threatened to use his influence to file severe political charges against Stamp if he refused.
This revelation led Stamp’s fans and others to rally in his defence. Public speculation arose that the woman might have been an overly obsessive fan, akin to a “sasaeng” fan often associated with South Korean pop culture.
Despite the support for Stamp, some Thai celebrities and singers appeared to side with the accused woman and her boyfriend, pressuring Stamp to reveal the full story publicly.
This sparked an online conflict between Stamp’s supporters and those siding with the accused woman. The Thai alternative rock band Tilly Birds also faced criticism from netizens for employing the accused woman’s boyfriend as a sound engineer.
With pressure from the public, Stamp later clarified that the woman, identified as Jam, was not an obsessive fan but his former lover. He admitted to having cheated on his wife and engaging in an affair with Jam.
Serious legal charge
The singer confessed that his wife eventually discovered the affair and sued Jam for adultery, resulting in Jam being ordered to pay 1 million baht in compensation to New. Stamp added that he and his wife were still harassed by Jam and her boyfriend after that, leading them to file defamation lawsuits.
Stamp alleged that Jam’s father, a high-ranking soldier, threatened to invoke Section 112, the lese majeste law, against him unless he withdrew the lawsuits. Fearing the consequences, Stamp complied.
Despite Stamp’s adultery, the public agreed that he should not face the serious threat associated with the majeste law and saw that the soldier abused his power. They demanded that the RTA and relevant officials take action in this matter.
The RTA pledged to investigate the matter and ensure justice is served. They urged Stamp to provide the identity of the officer and details of the alleged threats to facilitate legal proceedings.
In addition to clarifying the situation to the public, Stamp issued an apology to the singers and celebrities affected by his actions. He acknowledged his wrongdoing, which he said led to the complications and vowed to improve his life.
The singer also expressed gratitude to his wife for giving him a second chance despite his serious transgressions against their family.
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