Thai Actress Shares Motherhood Joy as Daughter Returns from Boston
Thai actress Tay Chutima reunited with her daughter Pipim after the 10-year-old completed a course in Boston, sharing how she counted down the days during their months apart and cried missing her during video calls.
After several months apart with her daughter Pipim attending a short course in Boston, actress Tay Chutima Theepanattakul recently made a rare public appearance with her at an event celebrating 47 years of Praew magazine at Siam Paragon. She opened up about the emotions of her daughter's time abroad and revealed details about an unexpected change to her airport pickup plan.
When asked how she felt about her daughter's recent return, Tay expressed happiness at being able to hold her again after relying on video calls. Pipim confirmed she enjoyed the experience in Boston, with Tay noting that she thought about her daughter every day but counted down the days, knowing her return date. Tay also revealed she flew to Boston in April to spend time with Pipim.
Asked if she had secretly cried missing her daughter, Tay admitted there were moments when she needed encouragement. During video calls, Pipim would comfort her mother by saying "I love you, I miss you," which Tay said always lifted her spirits.
Regarding how Pipim came to attend the course, Tay explained it wasn't entirely the child's idea at first—it was suggested to her, and Pipim agreed to try it. Tay fully supported the experience, wanting her daughter to learn and discover her interests.
When asked about Pipim's interests, Tay said her daughter enjoys crafts, drawing, and recently became very fond of Harry Potter after her mother recommended it. Pipim has watched all seven films quickly. Rather than pursuing entertainment, Pipim's interests lean toward creative projects like illustration and academic subjects.
When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, the 10-year-old Pipim said she might become a writer or illustrator, wanting to write books and draw at the same time. She is already thinking about it. Tay shared that Pipim has been sending stories she's written, including fairy tales and novels. Her school had been studying mythology like Medusa, and Pipim was asked to create her own story based on that lesson, which she rewrote as Greek mythology-inspired fiction.
Pipim enjoys fantasy stories like Harry Potter. When asked if she wants to become a professional writer when she grows up, Pipim said yes. Regarding the airport surprise, Tay initially planned to surprise Pipim at the airport, but the plan changed when Pipim expressed that she wanted to surprise her mother instead.
