TV Host Peggy Fights On in Divorce Asset Battle

Peggy Sritunya, a prominent Thai television host, is pressing ahead with her legal battle against her ex-husband over asset division, insisting plainly that "since he left my life, he shouldn't receive anything."

The case has become a subject of sustained public interest. Peggy previously revealed to the media that her ex-husband filed a lawsuit claiming a share of marital assets, forcing her to fight the case in court for over eight months. Recently, she attended the 8th Nakhon Ratchasima Award ceremony in 2025, where she discussed the case's progress and reflected on the period when she battled severe stress and panic attacks before gradually recovering and moving forward.

She explained: "It's been 8 or 9 months now. From the day I was served, the first appointment was a settlement conference, but we couldn't agree on a financial figure. I felt the amount was suspiciously high—not just slightly high, but potentially very high. I couldn't bear it, so I decided to proceed with the lawsuit. He set a very high claim for the total assets, and the court ordered him to deposit court fees since the case couldn't proceed without them. Originally, he couldn't even file because a deposit is required. He said it was inconvenient, so initially he wouldn't deposit. We postponed once, then twice, until finally the court said no further extensions were possible—he had to deposit the court fees to proceed. He said it was inconvenient and asked for installments, but the court refused. After a 10-day extension granted by the court's mercy, he finally deposited the funds and we entered the dispute phase. Witness examination is scheduled for January 2570."

Regarding court fees calculated from the claimed asset value, she joked: "I won't mention the exact amount—my lawyer forbade it. The sum is substantial. When he disclosed the figure, I was shocked—so much? (laughing) If we win and receive that much, people signing up as Peggy fans would skyrocket, since being her fan would mean getting wealthy!"

On what stressed her most, she reflected: "Initially, I was extremely stressed—terribly so. I didn't know what to do, felt disappointed and heartbroken. But now I'm not stressed anymore. I see it as part of daily life that must be faced. I'll do my best regardless of the outcome. Whether I win or lose, I'll accept it. I just want to fight to the end so there's no lingering doubt between us. Now I'm not stressed or worried at all—my mind is very clear."

Asked how she endured that period, she continued candidly: "It was very difficult, and I became unwell. At first, I thought I could handle it, but eventually I couldn't—without realizing it, I became ill. When I finally noticed, I was already unwell. I suffered severe panic attacks. Suddenly I'd feel anxious in narrow elevators or while getting my hair dyed. I was convinced I would die. Panic disorder is genuinely distressing and tormenting. Eventually, a friend recommended a psychologist. I spoke with them daily for an hour, gradually improving, since I didn't want medication—my profession demands mental clarity and emotional balance, and I worried drugs might slow me down."