Storm rages over daughter embrace
Actress Sumontip "Koop Kip" Leuangthai has been thrust into another
drama over her lack of respect for Thai traditions after her boyfriend,
who has entered the monkhood, was pictured holding their young daughter.
Koop Kip came under attack on social media after she posted an image of her singer boyfriend, Pra Thassapak "Bie" Hsu holding their infant daughter, Pao Pao. Thais said it flouted the Buddhist doctrine that monks should avoid touching females.
Among her critics was entertainer Ornapa "Ma" Krisdee, who has criticised the couple previously for having a child outside wedlock.
The couple went before the media last September to apologise, after Bie revealed the same month he had made Koop Kip pregnant.
Koop Kip announced she was seeing Bie on her birthday in July, when the couple took a romantic trip to Korea. When the couple went before the media two months later to apologise, she was 11 weeks pregnant.
After Koop Kip gave birth to their child, Bie entered the monkhood at Ta Mai temple in Samut Sakhon. He was pictured holding the little girl at a recent function at the temple. Koop Kip said they knew it was against Buddhist rules for a monk to touch a female, so asked the abbot.
"He said while technically it is incorrect, a child is innocent of carnal knowledge, so it's something for which you can seek penance," she said.
Earlier, entertainer Ma asked if Thais would have to accept breaches in Thai custom simply because others were committing them.
"They knew it was wrong but still did it," she said, referring to the image of Pra Bie holding the child.
Ma's comments echo those she made at the time Bie revealed Koop Kip was pregnant.
She said in today’s day and age, couples rush into sex, and their parents have to deal with the outcome.
"Don’t tell me parents have no choice but to resign themselves to pregnancy outside marriage. There’s nothing wrong with urging caution, but in today’s fast-paced society, people seldom listen," she said.
In response, a teary Bie and Koop Kip said they were aware they breached Thai traditions, and offered a wai of apology. However, they insisted most reaction had been positive.
Commenting on the latest fuss, Koop Kip said some Thais had sworn at the couple on social media, which as a mother to a young child she could not accept.
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but I can't ignore the swearing, as it's a sin. As far as P' Ma is concerned, she's giving her point of view as a senior. All I can say is the judgement you express will usually influence the type of society you end up in," she said. -
2. Tangmo fosters good relations
Actress Pattaratida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong is preparing for life as a foster mother, after agreeing to raise a child jointly with a friend who is expecting.
Declaring last week she was about to abandon her sideline of posing for racy spreads in men's magazines, Tangmo said she had to set a good example for their unborn daughter, who is expected to enter the world late next month.
"We have called her Easter, as my friend, with whom I will raise the child, discovered she was pregnant on Easter Day. As a Christian, I believe God sent her to us," she said.
Tangmo said she had taken a refresher on first aid, and was preparing to enter a course on young parenthood later this month to prepare her for life as a young mother.
"Our daughter will have two mums. I am not sure which surname she will adopt, but I am determined not to bring her up as a pampered princess. She should have an ordinary upbringing just like anyone else," she said.
Tangmo has found little success with love since breaking up last year with singer and actor Pakin "Tono" Kumvilaisak.
Tangmo took an overdose of sleeping pills in July last year after Tono, who had converted to Christianity to be with Tangmo, and undergone a mock church wedding, declared their relationship had failed.
"My love has to find an outlet somewhere," she said, referring to her desire to raise Easter. -
3. Superstar sorry for his absence
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| Mario Maurer, second from left |
Speaking to reporters last week, Mario admitted he failed to make Coco's funeral despite telling the media he would try to clear his work commitments.
Coco, 42, was best known for helping mould Mario and actress Apinya "Saipan" Sakuljaroensuk during their early career years. He collapsed on Sept 21 after complaining of shortness of breath and died soon after.
"I was busy on a special project in the provinces. Coco died suddenly and I was unable to get out of it," he said.
Coco managed to send a wreath as mourners attended Coco’s funeral rites at Thonburi Gospel Church.
However, media reports noted he failed to show there personally, or join mourners for Coco's burial in his hometown province of Nakhon Pathom on Sept 26.
Two days later, to the dismay of Coco's admirers, Mario was pictured with a group of his young celebrity friends enjoying a boat trip at Ratchaprapa dam in Surat Thani.
On social media, critics hammered Mario for failing to show respect. "Our seniors only die once, but you can go travelling whenever you like," they said.
Coco took both Mario and Saipan to court over contract disputes, though they settled in the end and Mario insisted they had put the past behind them.
Mario said he went on the boat trip as part of a work project, and regretted he could not make the funeral.
"The project is a big venture, and also involves us making merit," he said. "We had planned the project for a long time and I couldn't get out of it," adding he was trying to ignore the jibes on social media.
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