Yui Tears Up Learning Golf Phakdeevijit's Past Financial Struggles

Yui Jiranan opens up about her nearly 20-year friendship with Golf Phakdeevijit, revealing his period of severe hardship when he had only tens of thousands of baht left, recounting a 'naga miracle' and offering thanks that brought tears. The deep bond of nearly 20 years between close friends 'Yui Jiranan' and 'Golf Phakdeevijit' — the charming son of a Tisdad father — is explored, including the hilarious first encounter when 'Thun Thanakorn' attempted to court Yui, and the low point in Golf's life when money dwindled to mere tens of thousands. This aired on the show 'Khui Saeb Show' on Channel One31, hosted by Chompoo Konapha and DJ Put Putthichai.

How did the closeness begin? Yui Jiranan: Actually, we acted in a drama together and have known each other intimately since the first project until now, nearly 20 years. At first, he was very 'kek' — very cool and handsome — so we thought he might be hitting on me. Back then Yui had a van; once he got in, he was a completely different person. What was his personality like then? Yui Jiranan: Suddenly he'd be all formal, 'Hello, Nong Yui,' like that. Golf: Back then we were just normal, not putting on airs. We liked doing the same things, liked eating spicy food. We started talking continuously, then he invited me to eat in the van, and we started confiding in each other, becoming more ourselves. But once he got out of the van, he'd switch back to another persona. Yui Jiranan: In the van he'd be free, saying whatever he wanted, like we were in a private space even if people were around. Were you surprised to learn he didn't like you romantically? Yui Jiranan: He saw me as a female friend, but I was glad Golf dared to open up to me and had no secrets. He started trusting me, and after that we talked about everything — consulting each other, chatting about anything — becoming extremely close. Friends for 20 years? Yui Jiranan: Ah Long (Thun Thanakorn) teased Yui a lot, and there was one thing Ah Long wanted Yui to play the mother for — Golf's adopted merit-making son, not biological, but I agreed. I didn't take it too seriously. Must take care of yourself to be worthy of being his son? Golf: Not that often, he's tipsy. Yui Jiranan: Normally we'd go do errands together, and his older sister would hand him over saying (laughs) 'don't know where to pinch him next, stop pinching.' Golf: One week we'd go do face-marking or something; if pinching takes a while, it's normal. What's his love life like? Yui Jiranan: His love isn't light; he's good at selling himself, very charming. Golf: At this age we exercise and have to show it off a bit; that's selling the product. Yui Jiranan: He doesn't consult much about love but brings women for me to see. This person came, I still can't remember the previous one's face. He called the wrong name, still can't remember the old one, new one comes already. Golf: Not true, not that extreme. If she's a girlfriend I'll introduce her to my younger sister, but if it's just casual dating I won't bring her. Yui Jiranan: Suppose he travels with a girl, goes to work in another province, then he won't stay with the girl much. He'll go hunt the city until it breaks even. Golf: The thing is, we already know people there, so it's not that extreme. Before going, I'll text to say I'm going, set an appointment first. Also hitting on P'Yui in the kitchen? Golf: That was a long time ago. Yui Jiranan: Back when Khun 'Thun Thanakor' came to court me, nearly 20 years ago, we went out together. He was already P'Yui, Golf went along. Thun came to hang out with us often. He liked me or what? Then he said, 'Thun, are you grabbing P'Yui's butt or do you like me?' He didn't know.