Actor S Guntapong Seeks Amicable Family Settlement

Being good friends would be best! Actor S Guntapong hopes to mediate his family problems and reach a positive resolution for his daughter's well-being. He revealed details about contact with his daughter.

Following his public disclosure of a serious family rift, actor S Guntapong explained that he was sued for divorce by his ex-wife shortly after recovering from a serious illness. His ex-wife is seeking 100 percent child custody, which prompted him to fight for his parental rights.

Recently, S Guntapong participated in the 10th annual "Step with Dharma" charity run in 2569 at the 100 Year Building of Wat Bowornnivet, where he updated his life and the family drama he has been through. He expressed hope for mediation and a peaceful resolution, as he does not want his daughter to know about adult problems.

When asked about his health: "Physical health is fine, okay? Don't ask about other things (laughs)."

Regarding his mental health: "It's okay."

Many people have been concerned about the tumultuous family situation. When asked how things have been: "I hope it can end well. I want it to be that way. There's still a lot we need to discuss, but I want it to end well for my daughter's sake."

When asked if this is a legal matter: "Yes."

S Guntapong hopes to resolve the family issue amicably for his daughter's sake. Regarding whether they are in litigation or mediation: "I hope they would prefer mediation. I want it to be that way."

When asked what he wants: "My heart wants... as I said, being good friends with each other would be best for my daughter."

"Wait, aren't we at a merit-making event?" (laughs)

When asked if he still thinks there are problems: "As I said, if we can talk things through, that would be best."

When asked about the next round regarding mediation: "Yes, it will be a discussion about mediation."

When asked how long: "Quite a while."

Regarding the prospects: "The prospects are unpredictable."

But you have flags prepared?: "Yes, it's something we may have discussed before, but it might still... as I said, I want us to be able to talk and do what's best for my daughter."

Is the atmosphere still tense when you meet?: "Whether you mean my side or hers personally, I might be a strange person. I'm not someone who easily harbors resentment toward others. If I feel resentful toward her, that's something I have to carry. So I don't really feel much."

S Guntapong focuses on his daughter's happiness, believing that when parents argue, children suffer unnecessarily.

When asked if there's anything stressing him: "Maybe it's not really stress, but wanting to make my daughter as happy as possible. It's more about thinking how to make her happy and benefit the most."

Before the scheduled date, has she contacted you?: "No."

Is there a chance to see your daughter?: "Somewhat."

Somewhat, but not very frequently?: "Yes."

Meaning you haven't clarified a weekly schedule for how many days you can see each other?: "Not yet. The last time I was interviewed compared to last year, it might be slightly better, maybe 5-10 percent."

How has it improved?: "I get to see her a bit more."

Since you don't see each other often, aside from in-person visits, do you have video call opportunities or things like that?: "None at all."

Mostly, what is the problem? We want to keep this a parental issue, right?: "Yes. I want it to be a parental matter because my daughter shouldn't have to know about any of this. The real reason I don't want to discuss these things is because I believe she is a loving mother, and I believe I'm doing my part as a father. Parents... it's not...