Thai actor Pawin Thanik Kamontharanon, 27, is being investigated by his own agency after a woman accused him of physical assault including choking and hitting her in the head.
Accuser Thanradee Chanchaninkul, AKA Kaellynnn, posted a series of photos and videos on her Instagram Stories, tagging Pawin and his agency, GMMTV. She referred to him as her former boyfriend.
Thai actor Pawin Thanik Kamontharanon (left) and Thanradee Chanchaninkul, AKA Kaellynnn, together in a video (Screenshots from Kaellynn's Instagram video)
Thai actor Pawin Thanik Kamontharanon (Instagram)
Thanradee Chanchaninkul, AKA Kaellynnn (Instagram)
In the photos and videos, Kaellynnn, who is in a hospital, showed the numerous bruises all over her body she allegedly suffered from Pawin’s physical abuse.
To prove that they had a romantic relationship, Kaellynnn posted a video showing Pawin hugging her and biting her cheek.
Kaellynnn said Pawin (ภวินท์ กุลการัณยวิชญ์) hit her in the head three to four times and he choked her.
Kaellynnn showing her bruises in photos she uploaded on Instagram Stories (Photos from Kaellynnn's Instagram)
GMMTV, who was tagged by Kaellynnn in her Instagram Stories, said it is investigating Pawin will take appropriate actions if he is found to have committed the physical abuse.
“Please be informed that GMMTV has been made aware of the mention of Pawin Thanik Kamontharanon, an artist under GMMTV, by an Instagram account named ‘Kaellynnn’ regarding physical abuse,” GMMTV said in a statement issued on Feb. 23.
It added, “The company is not taking this matter lightly and our investigation is currently underway. Further updates will be released once the conclusion has been reached. If the actor is found to be accountable, we will take appropriate actions to the fullest extent.”
Pawin’s acting credits include the Thai BL series “Dangerous Romance,” “My Gear and Your Gown,” “The Stranded,” “Our Skyy 2,” and “The Eclipse.” He will be appearing in the upcoming series “We Are.”
On her Facebook account, Kaellynnn’s bio stated that she is the co-founder of Ketoaholic and healthy club, and Jav Omakase, and sales director at The Hotbull.
She studied Marketing Management at the University of Northampton and studied Digital Marketing at Stamford International University.
She went to Thewphaingarm Canadian Bilingual School and Joan of Arc School.
GMMTV's statement about Pawin (Instagram)