Siranudh Scott

Siranudh "Psi" Scott is a Thai marine conservationist and former advisor to Athapol Charoenshunsa, the Director-General of Thailand's Department of National Parks. He is known for his viral criticism of tourism operations in Southern Thailand's national parks, including environmental misconduct and corruption.

In 2023, He known as "Merman" to Thai locals, set a new open sea swim record and became the youngest person in Asia to swim unassisted across 50 kilometers, spanning three coastal provinces in southern Thailand: Krabi, Phang Nga, and Phuket. This extraordinary achievement establishes him as the first record holder in Asia. Psi Scott's swim is verified by The Department of Marine Coastal Resources, in Thailand (DMCR).

Early life and education Siranudh is the son of Chiranuj Bhirombhakdi, and grandson of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi. He is therefore a member of the Bhirombhakdi family who owns Boon Rawd Brewery, known for its Singha beer brand. His father is Scottish. He attended the California Institute of the Arts , graduating with a BFA in animation in 2018. .

On 2 January 2024, he was appointed as an unpaid advisor to the director-general of the Department of National Parks.

In 2025, he entered the entertainment industry for the first time, after taking on modeling jobs and starring in his first film The Reunion.

Personal life Scott is gay, and has expressed interests in Barbie, Disney, and the music of Britney Spears.

Controversies Sexual abuse allegations Due to Scott’s disclosure on a television program that he had been sexually abused by his nanny as a child, his mother sued him under Thailand’s “ungrateful child” law, accusing him of revealing private family matters and seeking to reclaim property gifted to him by his grandfather.

In May 2026, Scott posted a video on Facebook publicly accusing his elder brother, Sunit “Pi” Scott, who is six years older than him, of sexually abusing him during his childhood. He subsequently posted another audio clip containing a mix of Thai and English , referring to a recording that he said provided evidence of his older brother’s admission of guilt. He claimed the abuse happened repeatedly over several years, beginning when he was around 10 or 11 years old.

He said that the experience of incest had a profound impact on his relationships later in life.

On 19 May 2026, Boon Rawd Brewery issued a statement expressing regret to Scott and said that his brother had left all positions at the company. The statement said the brewery would cooperate with relevant agencies in examining the facts.

He said in interview that the alleged sexual abuse occurred from when he was 9 to 13 years old, every time his brother returned home from boarding school for the summer.

He told reporters that three years ago, after he informed his family about the abuse, they urged him to remain silent to preserve the family’s reputation and asked him to sign a confidentiality agreement rather than protect him.

In July, Scott’s mother withdrew her “ungrateful child” lawsuit against her son before the third mediation session. In her filing, she requested reconciliation within the family, saying that the dispute was a family matter.

In a statement, she said, “This mother is ready to talk, as long as we speak with love and genuine goodwill towards one another.” She added that she was “ready to respect and accept” the judicial process regarding the matter between her sons, and expressed hope that “the truth will come to light and fairness will be served to both of my children”.

"Ni hao" controversy and resignation In April 2025, Siranudh posted a video confronting two Russian tourists who had directed the Chinese phrase "ni hao" at him in Krabi. The video led to public outcry over the treatment of workers in Thailand's tourism industry, and allegations that the phrase was racist.

On 12 April 2025, Siranudh publicly resigned from his position. On 19 April 2025, Department of National Parks staff listed 6 allegations against Siranudh, including "frequently reprimanded tourists, guides, boat operators, and local business owners" and "regularly posted content on his personal platforms showcasing apparent involvement in official marine conservation activities". On 21 April 2025, the Department of National Parks was set to dismiss him from his advisory position, citing "inappropriate behavior".

Filmography Film