Jeren Jude Bacas Nebit, a 28-year-old vlogger better known online as Thailand Girl, was arrested on August 8, 2025, after his arrest warrant was issued.
The warrant pertains to an online libel case under Republic Act 10175, also known as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012. The bail amount is set at ₱48,000.
Republic Act No. 10175, commonly referred to as the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012, is a Philippine law designed to tackle offenses perpetrated through information and communications technologies (ICT), particularly the internet.
It was officially enacted on September 12, 2012, by former President Benigno Aquino III.
Thailand Girl was arrested for a cyber libel case.
After his arrest, Thailand Girl was taken to the Koronadal City Police Station for documentation and proper handling.
His case was filed as Criminal Case No. R-DVO-25-02683.
A report from the city police station, led by Lt. Col. Peter Pinalgan, revealed that a joint police team comprising officers from this city and Davao City executed the operation to apprehend Jeren Jude N. Bacas, a single individual widely recognized as TG or Thailand Girl.
The vlogger was arrested at 11:56 a.m. at his residence in Barangay Morales.
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Judge Clarissa Superable, the presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 52, issued a warrant of arrest in Davao City on May 20, last year.
Thailand Girl was detained at the Koronadal police station while awaiting the commitment order issued by the court that issued the warrant.
Upon his arrest, the Koronadal police station informed Bacas of his constitutional rights.
Thailand girl’s social media success.
Before Thailand Girl was arrested, he had a massive following on his social media, particularly on Facebook, where he had gained over 2.5 million followers.
This substantial following was a significant factor in his rise to fame.
Thailand girl is known by her followers for his straight-to-the-point contents on social media, he also criticizes the shortcomings and corruption of politicians in our country.
Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution when using social media to prevent any legal violations.
