Today (12 Dec), Way Thaitanium, or Prinya Intachai, appeared before investigators following a summons on charges of joint fraud. Way shared his thoughts with reporters.
What matters did you come to discuss with the police today?
I came to give a statement to the police.
Is this about your close friend?
Is it about Day? Day should know the true agreement between us. It concerns the 2 million baht we agreed upon as a matter of trust. I don’t know about any other news; this is all I know.
Was it a loan between friends?
Yes, it was a loan between friends.
No signed contract, just a handshake agreement?
Yes, a handshake agreement. We’ve been friends for nearly 25 years. I’m not aware of anything else.
What about Day’s claim of 80 million baht?
I don’t know about that.
You’re not sure if it involves you?
No, I have no knowledge of that.
Have you spoken to him yet?
I’ve been trying to talk with him all along. We’ve talked about two or three times, that’s about it.
Have you reached any mutual agreement?
The agreement between him and me is about the 2 million baht as I understand it.
When will you repay the 2 million baht, and where will the money come from?
We agreed on when and how, but if he needs it, he hasn’t told me yet.
You were quite shocked when you saw the video clip?
Yes, I was shocked.
When did you borrow the money?
It was a while ago.
This year?
Yes, some time ago.
Was there a deadline for repayment—this year, next year, or a specific month?
Day should know when we agreed and confirmed it.
Was the agreement just between you and Day, without telling anyone else?
Yes, just between Day and me.
Has the news affected your work significantly?
Somewhat, mainly with concerts.
Are you still confirming that the concerts will go ahead?
We’ll see about that.
Has the news affected sponsorship deals heavily?
There has been some impact, yes.
Are there plans to repay some of the debt? Have you discussed this with Nana?
That question should be answered by my lawyer.
Anything you want to say after the story has been circulating for weeks?
No, if it concerns the case, please ask my lawyer.
Regarding the hair salon shares initially valued at around 300 million baht but now dropped significantly, any comment?
We’ll discuss that later.
Are you stressed or worried?
Yes, I am stressed. The strong news has affected work, and I’m worried about my children.
Is your relationship with Nana still the same?
Yes, we are still husband and wife.
How are your children coping mentally?
They’re okay, somewhat. I explain things to them and support them. Thank you very much.
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