Go Theerasak Reveals Mae Moo Took First Trip in 4 Years but Panicked After News, Sends Encouragement to Everyone

After young actor Nopharat publicly revealed that he hasn't been in contact with his mother Mae Moo Pimpha Phaka for an extended period following a previous major announcement—which could be considered a disconnect—and requested to move forward with his own life amid waves of criticism from various directions, close friend Go Theerasak Puntachariya recently opened up in an interview with Kat Sod Entertainment about the hot-button issue.

She shared: "I felt like I was speaking as a friend and wanted to give my friend encouragement because I knew she was already consuming social media news. We know what kind of person she is and how she feels. We just wanted to be a source of support, telling her 'Hey, we're rooting for you,' because everyone knows she's in an uncomfortable situation and suffering mentally too. We didn't want her thinking or doing anything harmful."

When asked how often she gets to talk with Mae Moo, Go revealed: "We talk all the time. Just yesterday we called each other. Mae Moo called to say thank you so much, saying Go was the first to speak up and defend her. She understands that people who know her might be afraid of the tour situation falling on them, but Go didn't fear anything like that. When she was on the boat crossing to Hong Kong-Macau, she said she couldn't breathe and panicked. I told her 'It's okay Mae Moo, we're here with you, we're friends.' Hana just managed to get her out on a trip for the first time in 4 years. They went to Korea and then Hong Kong and Macau. Mae Moo normally doesn't go anywhere—this was her first time and she took the scary route."

When asked where Mae Moo is now, Go said: "She's in Hong Kong and will be back soon."

Regarding Mae Moo's mental state, Go explained: "She said she panicked and couldn't breathe. She's sick, you know. She has depression too. We understand. All we can do is help her enjoy the trip and be with friends. She's been like this for a long time—not just the two years mentioned in the news. According to Hana, it's been four years total. But we haven't elaborated because family matters are private. Today I just wanted to clarify my role. We're also idols of this country. I wanted to tell society not to misunderstand the phrase 'taking time apart' as 'cutting off relations.' Taking time apart is okay, especially between a mother and child. Do we really want to normalize this in Thai society? Day after day, children come out and cut ties with their father or mother until people become accustomed to it, thinking parents only have the duty to provide and raise them, and once they're grown, they become their own person with no need to love or care for their parents. That's not right."

When asked if Mae Moo's depression and panic have improved, Go said: "She was doing better—that's why she could go out. But now I'm not sure if she'll go out again because something just happened very recently, just yesterday. We need to see how things are when she returns to Thailand."

As a friend, does she give encouragement? "I give encouragement to everyone because I'm not just a friend—I'm like an auntie to my friend's child. Fans, don't think we're enemies. We're family."

When asked if she's had a chance to talk with the young actor, Go said: "Not at all. We haven't talked because I probably haven't met him or been part of his activities. He's in a different generation, doing his own work."

Asked if she wanted to say anything to netizens who left harsh comments, Go joked: "I don't really want to say anything. I like it actually. I'm looking for messages I could sue for, but there aren't any yet (laughs). It shows that internet users are becoming more mindful. But Go is ready. However it comes, I'm ready. If today I could be the host to help settle things, I'd be happy to, because I believe society must be driven by gratitude and virtue, not by new sensational content."