After Ying On Duangporn publicly announced her separation from Tum Vichaya the eldest son of Aunt Duangdao Jarujinda, she was recently encountered at the blessing ceremony for the series “Due To” at the Ganesh Shrine, Channel 7HD. When asked about the matter, Duangdao revealed she learned of the news later than others and respects her children’s decisions. Since her son is grown and nearly 50 years old, she chooses not to interfere. She said that if he wants to share, he will do so himself, and she believes that whatever happens will ultimately be for the best.
When asked about Tum Vichaya’s separation from his wife?
“My children are grown. Tum is 48, almost 50, and younger son Tel (Tel Tawan) is 45. Since my son is an adult, as a mother I have to give him his space. I won’t interfere or meddle. I will always be here for him. If he is ready to talk or needs help, my arms are always open to embrace and support him.
But in other matters, I won’t intrude. If he wants to share, he will do so. If not, it means he doesn’t want to upset me. Everyone has their own life, with ups, downs, and mistakes. I myself have been through hardships, was once a single mother, until I met a good man like Khun Plakorn (Plakorn Somsuwan). So this is not unusual, it’s very normal. Anyone unhappy just finds happiness and moves on. Now, my brother and Tum often do joint live streams on TikTok to encourage both of us mother and son.”
So he never consulted you beforehand?
“No, he’s grown. Like I said, almost 50. Was I shocked when I saw the news posted by my former daughter-in-law? I respect all decisions. Honestly, I was just live streaming selling things and found out later, after others did (laughs).”
Did Tum show signs of stress?
“No, he is living his life. Maybe he understands because I’ve been through it. He also experienced his parents’ separation, but he has no children. As for us, if living together brings no happiness, everyone must part ways to find happiness. We don’t really know their true reasons, but I respect both their decisions. When she was my daughter-in-law, she was kind and lovely to me.”
After the news broke, some people commented that the reason for the separation was because the mother-in-law disapproved of the daughter-in-law due to her frequent news coverage?
“No (laughs), I’m not like that. I’ve experienced separation and that part of life already, so why would I talk about others? I focus on saving my own life. No matter who it is, I respect everyone’s decisions. When there are delicate family issues, sometimes I don’t get involved at all.
Because no one truly knows the deep problems in each family. Some things we keep to ourselves to heal our hearts. I also heal myself with my family. I have a mother who is my pillar. I promised my father I would take good care of her. Tum is the first grandchild of my grandmother, and I think the thing he fears most is how grandma will feel if she knew. When the news broke suddenly, grandma called Tum immediately while he was live streaming with me. We were startled because she found out from the TV news.
But Tum returned to visit grandma, had meals with her. Something I want to say that brings tears is that my older brother used to live with grandma all the time. When he passed away, grandma was alone, eating alone. Now her first grandchild whom she raised with her own hands has come back to visit and eat together. It makes grandma very happy. She even gets up to cook for her grandchild. I believe whatever happens is always for the best.”
“Now Tum has taken on the role of being by grandma’s side, hugging and kissing her, which he didn’t often do before. Especially during his difficulties, he might not have contacted us. We didn’t disturb him. We are here if he needs us. We must respect him because he is grown.”
Are you still worried about Tum?
“No, it’s okay. He’s grown. My friend Khun Yo (A-Yo Tatsanwan Seneewong Na Ayutthaya) tells me, ‘Hey! Your son is almost 50, it’s nothing. If he falls, he can get back up.’ And Khun Duangjai (Mother Eed Duangjai) says, ‘Whatever happens is always for the best.’ So we have good friends around to support and embrace each other.”
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