Thai Actors Nadech and Yaya Celebrate Wedding Reception in Bangkok
Thai actors Nadech and Yaya held their Bangkok wedding reception at Dusit Thani Hotel on July 18, drawing celebrity guests including LISA and fans who celebrated their union with performances and an after-party. The couple reflected on thei
After holding traditional Thai-Isan wedding ceremonies and hosting a celebration in Norway, Thai entertainment couple Nadech Kugimiya and Yaya Urasaya Sperbund returned to Thailand for a wedding reception at the Naphaly Grand Ballroom at Dusit Thani Hotel in Bangkok on July 18. The event invited important people in their lives to celebrate and wish them well, with global star LISA creating buzz with her attendance. Fans were also invited to be part of the celebration.
The atmosphere was filled with warmth and joy, featuring an after-party and concert performances by celebrity artists, including the groom singing and showcasing his physique. Before the reception started, Nadech and Yaya opened up about the most memorable moments of their special day and reflected on their love journey, thanking everyone for their support.
Asked if their marriage turned out as imagined: Nadech: "Far better than I imagined. I'm very lucky to have her as my wife. She continues to guide me in the right direction, making me want to be a better person for her and our future." Yaya: "I feel blessed. When we started getting to know each other, I could already picture this day clearly. It turned out just as I dreamed."
Do they remember their first meeting? Did they immediately know this was the one? Nadech: "I did. After finishing the series Duang Jai Akorn, I wanted to be her boyfriend and worked hard to woo her. My English wasn't strong, so I practiced speaking with her constantly and did everything to make her happy." Yaya: "Back then there was no Line. I remember he sent a message saying 'Hey shawty!' which was cute. During the drama shoot he didn't talk to me much, just looked at me. But our chemistry was there from the first meeting. I realized he was flirting when he sent that message."
Why did he fall in love with her? Nadech: "I fell for her bright and cheerful charm that brought life to my world. She's dedicated to her work and has a certain appeal I can't quite explain. We gradually fell in love while working together, especially during the series Game Rai Game Rak—that was it! As for how I courted her, I liked sitting next to her on the van, sharing earbuds listening to music, and dreaming of her falling asleep on my shoulder. I mostly played foreign love songs, carefully curating playlists to avoid sad songs. Since we were filming together and spending over 12 hours a day together, our feelings naturally seeped into each other."
Do they remember the first day they officially became a couple? Yaya: "We don't have a clear first date because we fell in love before officially becoming a couple. As a Pisces, I fall hard and fast. I felt this was the one because our energies matched—it really locked in. Even though we couldn't understand each other at first and had to use Google Translate, he's genuine with himself and everyone around him. Being with him puts me at ease and lets me be completely myself."
What about Nadech hasn't changed from the first day until now? Yaya: "Everything, really. But what I love most is his heart. He does everything with sincerity, and his heartbeat just goes... Yaya, Yaya, Yaya. (laughs)"
How did they adapt to each other so well? Nadech: "We continue to learn from each other. There's no fixed formula for married life. We have to observe each other, notice our own feelings, and learn to improve and develop so we always move in the same direction." Yaya: "I believe in a relationship, you have to love every version of the person you choose. If you encounter anything difficult, you have to be like a breeze under their wings supporting them."
