Thai Beer Family in Crisis Over 'Ungrateful Child' Law

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June 28, 2026

A Thai billionaire's son is being sued by his mother.

A big beer company is in trouble because of a law that protects parents.

The Bhirombhakdi family started the Singha beer company and is very rich.

Forbes says they are the 15th richest family in Thailand.

A mother is suing her son because he said he was sexually abused.

We will tell you about the law and the allegations.

What is the 'ungrateful child law'?

The law was made in 1908 to protect parents.

In Thailand, children are expected to respect and support their parents.

The law helps parents who are neglected by their children.

If children are ungrateful, they can lose gifts from their parents.

Singha beer is a big company in Thailand.

A professor says the law is about more than just being grateful.

The law is part of a bigger system that values family.

Parents must care for their children, but children have limited rights.

It is rare for a child to sue a parent in Thailand.

A professor says the case makes us think about family relationships.

What happened?

A man named Siranudh said he was abused by his brother and babysitter.

His brother denied it, but lost his job.

Siranudh's mother is suing him for damaging the family's reputation.

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Siranudh thinks the law is outdated.

He says the law tries to silence people who hurt the family's name.

Anything that damages the family's name is considered disobedient.

Siranudh thinks the law has no place in a society that cares about children.

His mother sued him after he posted about the abuse on social media.

The court wants to resolve the case peacefully.

Siranudh's mother is stressed about the case.

How common are 'ungrateful child' cases?

Most cases involve rich families with a lot of assets.

Lawyers say most cases are resolved through negotiations.

The goal is to fix the family relationship, not to win or lose.

Singha beer is a well-known brand.

A case in 2021 involved an elderly couple who sued their son.

The court ruled in favor of the parents.

A lawyer warned an actor about the law.

The law is often used when children don't take care of their parents.

What's next?

Siranudh and his mother will go to court in July.

Siranudh was told to keep quiet about the abuse.

He said he won't be silenced.

His dignity is more important than money.

Other celebrities shared their own stories of abuse.

Singha beer has partnerships with big companies.

ABC news

June 28, 2026

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