A decades-long personal story is captivating audiences as Thai singer Surachai Sombatjaroen publicly acknowledged his wife, Diana, with whom he’s been legally married for 40 years. The revelation comes amid a complex situation with his former wife, Athaporn Komolsen. Now, Panadda “Boom” Wongpuapan, a well-known personality in Thai media, has weighed in on the unfolding drama.
Is Surachai Sombatjaroen’s story currently a major topic of public discussion?
“If hearts and minds aren’t together, it’s best to let it proceed,” Wongpuapan stated. “Really, Mae Jeab [Athaporn Komolsen] should let Uncle Aed [Surachai] go, because staying together only leads to arguments and stress. Their children are all grown up. I believe everyone knows the truth, understands, and loves Mae Jeab – otherwise, they wouldn’t have come forward to give interviews and cry alongside her. You can feel their love for her. So, hold your mother close. It may be a time they once shared. If they are karmically linked, they will separate, and that’s it. Just let it go, don’t retaliate, and find happiness elsewhere.”
Are there concerns that if more information comes out, public opinion might shift?
“That’s okay. We’ve said everything we needed to say. From what Boom has seen on social media, people can see what’s really going on,” she added.
Is this a sensitive family matter?
“I’m a mother, I’ve been through a divorce, and I’m a single mother,” Wongpuapan explained. “I think we should focus on our children. That’s the most important thing in a mother’s life. No matter what happens in a romantic relationship, a man is just another person, but not our children. They are half of our lives. Looking at it as a mother, that’s my perspective.”
Wongpuapan revealed she’d been aware of the situation for some time. “But we believed they were all adults and it didn’t escalate to physical violence. It’s a fairly heavy drama, though. I found out about it two years ago and thought it would definitely become news.” She clarified that she’d known about the legal proceedings for two years, since they went to court, but refrained from sharing the information, offering only advice on how to proceed and how Athaporn Komolsen should grab care of herself.
Did Athaporn Komolsen seek advice from Wongpuapan?
“No, it was family members who reached out.”
Is the hope that this can all end peacefully?
“Yes, it’s best for everyone to go their separate ways. When feelings reach this point, there’s no need to talk anymore. It’s over.”
