Nadech Reveals His Austrian-Thai Heritage on Thai Talk Show
During an appearance on the Thai talk show Seian Rang, actor Nadech Kugimiya revealed that he is half Austrian, explaining that his biological father had a relationship with his mother before leaving. He also noted that his adoptive father is Japanese, which is why he carries a Japanese surname, though he now identifies as half-Japanese. The candid remarks, delivered in the Isan dialect, drew laughter and surprise from the host and audience.
During the show, host Biew asked Nadech about his mixed background. Responding in Isan dialect, Nadech said he is half Austrian, explaining that his biological father had a relationship with his mother before leaving. He added that his adoptive father is Japanese, giving him his Japanese surname, although he now considers himself half-Japanese. The host and fellow guests reacted with laughter and surprise at the openness of his reply.
