Madame Kate Somruay Petchrit, mother of Jenni and Lilly from the group "Idol's All Can Sing," made headlines online after introducing her new boyfriend, quelling previous drama. She said this love feels like being 14 again because it’s safe and effortless. She’s ready to become a new person for a bright future, sharing this on the "Kuy Zaab Show" on One31, hosted by DJ Puthit and Benz Pornchita.
What color is Madame Kate’s world?
Madame Kate: Pink (laughs).
People in love often look younger, right?
Madame Kate: That’s definitely true.
You mostly share very sweet love stories?
Madame Kate: Yes, that’s right.
Who is he?
Madame Kate: He’s a gardener and an older man from the same district, but we never met before. From Thung Song district.
What’s this new love’s name?
Madame Kate: Uncle Wit. You can also call him P’Wit (laughs).
Any other pet names?
Madame Kate: Sometimes I call him 'darling' (smiles shyly). Today, since we have the chance, I have to call him darling. He calls me darling too (laughs shyly).
How did you meet P’Wit?
Madame Kate: I do live streams, and he always watches, cheering me on, sometimes buying things, playing along, and messaging me every day, commenting during my live streams.
How many years has it been?
Madame Kate: About three years.
Did he start as a customer, fan, or was he courting you?
Madame Kate: At first, he was a customer and a fan who followed me. Later, his messages felt like courtship. I noticed very few men come to these streams, so I wondered why he dared to tease me, saying things like ‘You’re cute’ or ‘Nice outfit today.’ Usually, if someone has a family, they wouldn’t tease like that. So I figured he was courting me (laughs).
Back when P’Wit started messaging 2–3 years ago, didn’t you have a boyfriend?
Madame Kate: I was talking to someone then. He teased me as a customer at first, but when I faced a lot of drama, he stayed by my side.
Many men have courted you before. How do you decide whom to respond to?
Madame Kate: I secretly check their profiles to see if they’re single or married. I actually prefer single men.
Did you make a promise to your daughters?
Madame Kate: I promised Jenni and Lilly that if I found someone new to love, it would be someone single.
Do many people court you?
Madame Kate: Many. I get a lot of messages privately.
How do you tell if someone is single?
Madame Kate: I check if they have couple photos or what they say. Married people usually don’t talk like that.
Why did you decide on P’Wit?
Madame Kate: He never disappeared. I feel safe with him. When he came into my life, I didn’t have to try at all. I just sold products, lived simply, and he stayed. That impressed me. When drama got heavy, he messaged me privately, asked for my LINE, wanted to talk, offered support. I remember crying once; he asked for my LINE and messaged me right away.
When did you first meet?
Madame Kate: Just this February. I was nervous the first time because I hadn’t been close to a man like that. The first time I went to a tea shop, then on Valentine’s Day was the second meeting. I invited him three times before, but he didn’t come. I thought he was strange for not showing up after I waited three times.
Does P’Wit call you 'darling'?
Wit: Yes (laughs). It feels good when she calls me that.
Why didn’t you come to the three dates Madame Kate set?
Wit: She’s a capable, impressive woman. Maybe I didn’t feel worthy or was afraid. I went but just watched from afar twice; I was shy to approach.
How did you decide at the first meeting?
Wit: Jokingly, she said she was from Krabi, I’m from Nakhon Si Thammarat. She came to Nakhon Si Thammarat, so we met at a tea shop. The tea was sweet that day. Madame Kate is lovely and friendly.
What made you fall for Madame Kate?
Wit: I followed her live streams for three years. She’s a fighter, strong, raising her kids alone, like me. Madame Kate is lovely and hardworking.
You always comment encouragement when she streams?
Wit: At first, I followed her live streams. She said she was single, and so was I (laughs). I teased her, asked for songs, showing my secret liking, encouraging her.
Madame Kate faced a lot of drama. Were you afraid to court her because of that?
Wit: No fear. I can start over.
Why no fear, even though she faces drama whenever she moves?
Wit: I decided. I like her. I’m not afraid of what may happen. We’ll face it together and keep supporting her.
Madame Kate: (blushes, laughs).
Wit: Madame Kate is lovely, polite, kind, and gets along well with the kids.
Did you bring your kids when you first met Madame Kate?
Wit: I told everything openly, no secrets.
Why were you shy to court Madame Kate at first?
Wit: Madame Kate is in showbiz; I’m a gardener. We seemed mismatched. But later, after following her, she was friendly, kind, polite, and warm. I almost cried talking about her—felt sorry (laughs). We’re together every day now, and I say 'I love you' during her live streams.
Madame Kate: (covers face shyly).
Wit: I say 'I love you' every day.
What would Madame Kate like to say to P’Wit?
Madame Kate: I love you too (laughs shyly, sends a mini heart).
Feeling like 14 again?
Madame Kate: Yes, I feel like I’m 14 again.
Wit: What I like about Madame Kate is that she answered clearly when I asked if she loves me or just likes me. She said she loves me and still wants love, like me. That honest answer made me decide to love her.
How intense is your love?
Wit: I love her a lot. We go everywhere together, meet important people together, never apart. The kids all love Madame Kate too.
How many children do you have?
Wit: Can I keep that private? (laughs) I’ll share when we announce our wedding news (laughs).
How many rai of durian orchard do you have?
Wit: Just a few rai, but I lease several plots and manage them.
Does that mean you’ll announce good news at the wedding?
Madame Kate: Since we started dating, P’Wit has talked about marriage a lot. He said he’s never married and asked if he could marry me. I said I need to think and talk with my kids first.
You officially became a couple on 14 February. On your second meeting, how did he ask you out?
Wit: I was emotional and speechless since I’m not good at talking.
How did he propose?
Madame Kate: He invited me to visit Nakhon Si Thammarat and we rode together. I asked where we were going; he said to run an errand. We stopped in front of a house. A boy came out holding flowers. I realized it was his son giving flowers to his father, who said it was Valentine’s Day—the first time he gave flowers to a woman and asked if I would be his girlfriend. I wanted to record it but was too shy.
What did you reply?
Madame Kate: Yes, because I still have love and want love (shy).
Were you surprised and excited?
Wit: Yes, even at this age, I still get butterflies (laughs).
Many worry P’Wit might deceive Madame Kate. What do you say?
Wit: No worries. I have no problems or history like that. You can check.
Not deceiving?
Wit: You can verify.
Madame Kate: I’ve been watching him for three years, haven’t I?
Any wedding plans?
Wit: Planning for next year. If the daughters don’t marry, then the father will (laughs). I’ll discuss with Madame Kate first.
Anything you want to say to each other?
Madame Kate: Take care of yourself; I’ll come back soon (shy).
This love is safe and effortless?
Madame Kate: Yes. I don’t have to try. I work normally, live with my kids normally, and he fills my life with kind words without me asking or calling. He constantly serves and supports me.
How do you see this love?
Wit: I agree with Madame Kate. I trust her.
Has P’Wit’s presence changed you?
Madame Kate: Yes. When I live stream, there are many comments and perspectives. P’Wit tries to keep me from dwelling on negative thoughts. He doesn’t let me feel hurt. He helps me see the world more positively, with only good things. I cry less and live happily every day, smiling more.
Some people comment sarcastically, asking if you’re not ashamed of your kids and grandchildren for this love?
Madame Kate: I believe any age can find love. I’ve lived with my kids without sharing much about love before, but this is a safe and lovely love. I ignore negative opinions and believe love can always start anew.
Wit: Everyone has their own perspective. Our love is pure and good. I trust her and love her every day. I want to love her every day (laughs).
Are Jenni and Lilly okay with this relationship?
Madame Kate: I talk more with Lilly than Jenni. I told Lilly I have a new love. Lilly has met P’Wit and is very okay with it. She even said I’m too sweet now, sweeter than her and Ball (laughs).
Wit: I’ve met Lilly several times. She’s lovely. Hopefully, I’ll meet Jenni soon.
Was Jenni surprised? Did you tell her first?
Madame Kate: No, I didn’t tell her. We mostly talk about the grandchildren. I wanted to see if P’Wit is confident in me and if I am confident in him first. I want Jenni to see his good qualities and take some time.
After the news, did Jenni talk about your love?
Madame Kate: Jenni said she was worried, and I saw that day too.
Will you get to meet soon?
Madame Kate: Of course, we will meet.
Wit: Definitely.
Did you see Jenni’s interview about your relationship?
Wit: I saw it but didn’t watch much.
There’s one more hurdle to prove to the other daughter. How do you see this?
Wit: I’ll do my best to take care of Madame Kate and stay with her.
What would you say to Jenni to reassure her?
Wit: I ask Jenni to give us a chance. She can talk, scold, or criticize us; it’s okay. She has my permission (laughs).
What do you want to say to Jenni?
Madame Kate: I love you the same, even more. But my love now is good love. I ask my daughters to give it a chance and watch over it.
Are you not lonely now?
Madame Kate: Not lonely (laughs). When I live stream, he helps with comments. He still comments every day.
Anything you want to say to Madame Kate?
Wit: Thank you to the whole country for following Madame Kate and me. I will try my best today and always take care of her. I love her every day.
Madame Kate: (covers face, laughs shyly) This love is intentional from day one. I intended to have him by my side. Thank you for making me smile more. I intend to stay by his side and support him always (sends mini heart).
