Who Is Shell Thakrit? Unveiling the Actor’s Recent Allegations

🧃 Who Is Shell Thakrit Chaiwut?

Shell Thakrit Chaiwut is a Thai actor and model born in 1997, best known for his roles in Thai romance and BL (Boys’ Love) dramas. While not widely known internationally, Shell has built a presence in Thailand’s indie entertainment circles and online fanbases, particularly through his appearance in the Short Film Series and as part of several digital campaigns and promotional works for lifestyle and fashion brands.

He is listed on MyDramaList with credits in smaller productions, including short-form romance content, commercials, and modeling features. His approachable image and fan-interactive persona have made him popular among Thai BL fans—until now.

📉 Why Is He Suddenly in the Spotlight?

On June 15, 2025, Shell was thrust into controversy when multiple women came forward on social media accusing him of:

Secretly dating at least 7 women simultaneously
Emotionally manipulating them by pretending to be exclusive
Borrowing money under false pretenses
In one case, allegedly getting a woman pregnant and ghosting her

Screenshots of LINE chats, receipts, and pregnancy test images were shared on X (formerly Twitter), with one post going viral under the tag “#เชลธกฤต” (English: #ShellScandal. Some posts uses: #เชลมีแฟน7คน (“Shell has 7 girlfriends”) or #เชลผู้ชายหลอกเงิน (“Shell, the man who scams for money”) The leaked chats revealed a pattern of Shell using flirtation and emotional leverage to request money and avoid accountability.

🍼 The Pregnancy & Money Transfer

In one of the most damning exchanges, a woman allegedly sent Shell 10,000 baht (~USD $270) after he hinted that he would help her with a pregnancy-related clinic visit.
He had said:

“If I had the money, I’d help you. But it’s okay. I understand.”

Feeling emotionally pressured, she transferred the money—only for Shell to disappear and not follow up. This woman also shared screenshots of a faint positive pregnancy test and messages where Shell downplayed responsibility, saying things like:

“You misunderstood me.”
“I didn’t gain anything from you.”

💸 More Than One Victim

After the first post gained traction, at least six more women came forward, each with similar stories:

Shell initiated a romantic relationship
He implied he was exclusive
He borrowed money or encouraged them to support his business plans
Then distanced himself or disappeared

In one case, he allegedly convinced a woman to help with real estate documents, claiming she would be “rewarded later” if the business succeeded.

🧠 Public Reaction: “Who is this guy?”

Interestingly, a large portion of Thai netizens responded with confusion—not just outrage. Under viral tweets and articles, many admitted they didn’t know who Shell was, with comments like:

“Wait… who?”
“Never heard of him until this scandal.”

In response, Komchadluek published a second article titled “Who is Shell?”, detailing his bio, birthdate, past dramas, and social media presence—a move that unintentionally amplified his name amid the scandal.

⚖️ What Happens Now?

As of this writing, Shell has not publicly responded to the allegations. No agency statement has been released, and it’s unclear whether he is managed by a formal entertainment company. The women involved have continued to share their stories, emphasizing that this was not a one-time issue but a pattern of abuse involving manipulation, deception, and financial exploitation.

🧃 Final Thoughts

The Shell case has added to growing scrutiny of the Thai BL industry, where actors with clean, fan-friendly public images are being accused of abusing their power behind the scenes.
This isn’t just a “relationship drama”—it raises broader questions about:

How idols use intimacy to exploit fans
The blurred lines between “fan service” and grooming
Whether agencies (or platforms) will step up with accountability mechanisms

If true, these stories suggest more than just a miscommunication—they expose how charm can be weaponized to emotionally and financially harm others under the protection of fandom culture.