A female activist said she was physically assaulted by a famous Thai filmmaker yesterday on the sidelines of a large cultural event.
Rukchanok “Ice” Srinork, a well-known pro-democracy activist, said she filed a complaint against Yuthalert “Tom” Sippapak, the director of numerous blockbusters including Killer Tattoo, Buppha Ratree and Krasue Valentine.
Rukchanok, 27, wrote last night on social media that, following the riverside event they both attended, she met Yuthalert on a boat to discuss personal issues at around 9:30pm. There, she says he slapped her twice in the face and kicked her in the stomach.
Yuthalert, 55, could not be reached for comment by time of publication, and he has not addressed the matter publicly. Online speculation has pointed to a financial dispute between the two.
Rukchanok’s allegations set #NanaIcezGotAssaulted and
