Take Hormones Thailand is a reality show known for weekly drama. "Take Hormones Thailand" This show belongs to Nara Krepkatoey. It is currently under heavy criticism after Jakjan Akamsiri Suwansuk, a sister on the show, reportedly suffered mental distress requiring psychiatric care, and there are allegations of rigged results.
Most recently, Lukkade Metinee Kingpoyom, another sister on the show, attended the Gala Night of the stage play “Muang Maraya The Musical” at Muangthai Ratchadalai Theater, 4th floor, Esplanade Ratchada shopping mall, and addressed these issues, also speaking about her son, Sky Kingpoyom Sharples, who won a silver medal and broke the Thai youth record in the 200-meter individual medley at the Asian Age Group Championships 2026.
How is her son doing? What is admirable about him?
"He’s training hard now and recovering after getting sick post-Asian Age competition. We took a short mother-son holiday to the Maldives, and now he’s back to intense training."
How does Lukkade feel?
"I feel proud. It wasn’t planned, but achieving this is wonderful and makes me very proud."
What was the day he won the medal like?
"He has competed since he was six. As a mother, I dreamed he would someday join the national team, but I didn’t expect it to happen so soon at 17. I just want him to perform his best. Swimming is a tough sport,"
"All sports are tough, but swimming especially so. He competes against world record holders from many countries. Naturally, I worry about his mental state and pressure. I try to support him fully."
How is his mental state now?
"He’s starting to feel some stress due to intense training and increased attention. He’s getting anxious and pressured, which is typical before competitions."
Isn’t the mother more nervous?
"Of course, because it’s my dream too," she laughed.
How about the publicity after breaking the record?
"Of course I’m proud. Sometimes he worries people only know him as Lukkade Metinee’s son, but now he’s making a name for himself. I keep telling him to be proud of his own achievements, and he agrees."
Does he have goals for specific competitions?
"He aims to compete in the Olympics one day and perform at his best."
Is his performance improving?
"Hopefully it keeps improving. It depends on him, and I hope he won’t quit swimming."
What advice have you given him about public attention and pressure?
"I tell him to find a balance between being an athlete and a public figure. Everyone loves and supports him since they’ve seen him grow. Now that he’s broken records and joined the national team, many watch him closely. I just tell him to do his best."
How is the latest episode of Take Hormones? It seems to get more intense.
"Others get intense; I just follow my role. I don’t know about the rest."
What is your role exactly?
"What everyone sees. People must understand that reality shows are edited to create a desired image. The recent MV clearly sells the Thai product well and creatively. In the show, there is criticism and rules, but our team, including me and Ellie, performed well."
So you use your work to prove yourself and deny rigging rumors?
"Oh no, there’s no rigging. If there were, the results would be better. We only had 20 minutes to work. People commenting don’t see how stressful the work is. If it were rigged, the results wouldn’t be so messy. So, look at the work itself."
Some say Nara is too considerate and doesn’t dare challenge you?
"Oh, just wait and see. No, there’s no such consideration. Nara does what she wants, as everyone has seen. Otherwise, Bee wouldn’t have complained so much. It’s just timing. I find it funny because everyone has done reality shows before; aren’t they used to constant rule changes?"
There are netizen comments sympathizing with Bee and you, saying you lower your dignity and let yourselves be trampled?
"(Sigh) I want to say I don’t feel like I lower myself on Take Hormones. Whatever work I do, I give 150% effort. When I compete, I’m serious. So if anyone thinks I’m lowering myself, that’s their view."
"I feel Nara wants me on the show for the buzz and because she needs... that’s why everyone talks about me. She wants me and Bee Namthip, just like Bee is. So why be upset?"
There’s talk about Toon being the youngest and whether you should be careful?
"This industry is small; everyone knows everyone. Who doesn’t know who? In other shows, people also know each other. It’s a small circle. What else do you want? If you want a show where no one knows anyone, go abroad."
People say Nara is craving the spotlight?
"Of course. If she wasn’t craving attention, why make the show? Why bring Bee Namthip, me, Ko Tee, or P’ Moo and Aunt Tue? Everyone wants to go viral these days. Then they complain every week about unfair rules or favoritism toward me."
Why must the sisters stay and film until the end despite the drama?
"To reset their mindset and realize, ‘Oh, this is how the show is. I’m Nara’s puppet.’ That’s all. Just a change in mindset."
Regarding Jakjan needing psychiatric care?
"I don’t need a psychiatrist; I took a holiday. Honestly, I’m not bothered by social media because this is what the show wants. If you join such a show, you must prepare for this."
Many say the show is overly scripted?
"If you think it’s too scripted, watch another show. Every show is scripted."
How do you feel about the show’s scripting?
"Honestly, I’m tired but accepted it and do my best. Do I suspect rigging? Yes, sometimes I wonder if the final is rigged, but I just hope it isn’t."
People think the show eliminates all the strong contestants?
"Stop that. It’s a competition. If I win, I have to eliminate the strong ones because I want my team to win. If my team isn’t strong, I must cut others. It’s competition. What are you watching? Everyone needs to reset their thinking."
Will all sisters appear in the final project?
"They have to because Jakjan said she will come to the final."
Honestly, does working on this show cause mental stress?
"It does, but I can leave it at home and not overthink. I know the show is like this."
Have you talked with Bee or Jakjan about this?
"When I knew Jakjan left, I called to ask if she was okay. She said not really. I encouraged her. We were all surprised by what happened. I just told her not to think too much."
Do you see the change in sisters or rude younger contestants as similar issues?
"They’re similar but normal occurrences on reality shows."
They’re following your footsteps; what do you think?
"No, I don’t think that way. I play this game to win, and whatever follows, so be it."
They say season 4 is coming and then the show will end?
"(Hands on hips) You said season 3 was the last. See? Nara is lying."
One reason is different pay rates; Jakjan felt undervalued compared to you?
"That’s their business. Nara asked me my price for the show, and I said how much. If they pay, I go; if not, I don’t. They paid, so I went. What others get is their issue, not mine."
They say you only got 1.5 million baht for over 10 episodes, which is low?
"That’s low; I’ll negotiate again."
So if there’s season 4, will you return?
"Wait until season 3 finishes. I’m very tired."
People ask why trade your reputation for a show criticized nationwide?
"Criticized? I see millions watching nationwide. What show isn’t criticized? So where am I lowering myself? It’s a job, right? (She blows a kiss)"
But you don’t think like Bee Namthip, who said she’s done as a sister and is open to being a brand ambassador?
"That’s her choice, her own business."
Confirming off-camera, you all get along well? Do you love Nara?
"We love each other."
Do you love Madiew?
"I love everyone except Madiew. She’s the one exception. (But she’s rich?) Yes, richer than me, so I don’t like her. I’m jealous."
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