Many fans became worried again when Boy Pakorn posted a photo of himself resting on a hospital bed with an IV drip, having been re-admitted because he recently underwent surgery to treat salivary gland inflammation with a lump in his neck. After discharge for recovery, he had to return to the hospital to receive medication.
Recently, Boy Pakorn received the Suphanahong Award. He said he removed his IV drip to attend the event but had to return to the hospital afterward to complete his medication course.
Can you update us on your health? Many are worried about your frequent hospital visits.
"Ah, yes. Earlier this year, I had surgery once related to salivary gland inflammation. Then recently, I had another surgery in early August. The operation went well, and I came home and did some work occasionally.
But last Friday, I experienced some swelling and inflammation in my neck again. So I saw the doctor, who advised hospital admission to receive intravenous antibiotics, which act faster. The antibiotics improved the condition and reduced the swelling. The doctor recommended staying in the hospital for about 4-5 days.
I'm just coming from the hospital now after removing the IV drip. After today, I will return to be admitted for another 2-3 days."
Did the doctor explain the cause?
"Going back to the initial surgery for salivary gland inflammation, I think I mentioned before. The doctor said it's a congenital condition that only recently showed symptoms. It involves blockage in the salivary gland causing swelling.
The recent inflammation can have many causes, such as internal infection from eating or bacteria entering through hair follicles. Even though the wound has closed, the body isn't fully strong yet, so skin bacteria entering hair follicles can cause inflammation.
Currently, the antibiotics are working well, so the swelling has gone down. If I had come last Friday without treatment, it would have been much worse. The doctor says I need to continue the antibiotics for another 3 days, so I expect to stay another 3 days."
It sounds like a long process. Many worry it might become chronic?
"Actually, treatment is symptom-based. I've had salivary gland inflammation for about two years now. I'm quite tired of it and want it to be completely cured."
Is there a chance of full recovery?
The doctor said they did the best possible surgery, removing much of the affected salivary gland and cysts. Statistically, this condition can recur, but they hope it won't this time because they removed a large portion."
Are you worried it might come back?
"Yes, I'm worried. I have to monitor the symptoms closely. I've been in and out of the hospital a lot, often needing to drain fluid with a needle or surgery."
This recent surgery was the biggest so far, removing cysts and salivary glands believed to cause the problem. I hope it doesn't return."
Has your lifestyle changed much after the major surgery? How do you take care of yourself?
"Currently, I'm still in recovery. It doesn't affect me too much, but eating sticky or chewy foods causes some pain. My speech is a bit unclear because the wound under my left tongue hasn't fully healed and feels tight."
Is there a way to fix that?
"I just have to wait. It's part of the recovery process."
Is Fay worried?
"Fay is worried, as usual."
Or are you stubborn?
"When I had surgery earlier this month and was discharged, the doctor told me I could live normally. I trusted that and did everything fully. But then I had to be re-admitted, so I got a little scolded."
After completing the antibiotic course, what does the doctor say about preventing recurrence?
"I'll wait until this round finishes, then the doctor will advise me on wound healing and precautions."
Is there a chance it could develop into cancer?
"Regarding malignancy, no. The doctors have taken tissue samples repeatedly over the past two years, including during the major surgery, and all tests showed no cancer. They also said this disease does not progress to cancer."
People worry seeing you admitted again?
"I'm 42, everyone."
But you don't often seem sick?
"Not often, but honestly, thank you all for your concern. I do worry too."
Any encouraging words?
"It's gotten to the point where I'm almost neurotic, checking myself in the mirror daily to see if the swelling is back."
Did you check your horoscope to see why your luck declined?
"I don't do horoscopes normally. I think it's more about self-care and things beyond control, like this congenital disease only showing symptoms in adulthood."
Your birthday cake looked very cute?
"Cute? Are you joking? It looked so alike it stressed me out. It started with Pat's birthday cake, then Nong's, then mine. They competed to outdo each other. This cake was from the first drama I acted in — a likay performance with a burning mouth effect."
Did you have a nice moment?
"Yes, for me, it's all about the loving care at home and the cake from Fay as well."
Was this year special?
"Not really. It was just the recovery period after surgery. We had a simple birthday dinner at home."
Any plans or special projects this year?
"Nothing special yet. I'm focused on work, currently filming a series for Thai PBS, with two more series airing this year. Also running a business — just opened a new restaurant called Thai Foo."
You went viral covering a mother role. Are the mothers involved?
"It's a continuation from last year. Last year, Boy, Nong, and Pat took turns dressing up and taking their kids out. This year, we were all together, so we combined the moms — including Boy's, Nong's, and Pat's moms, plus four moms for Wanmai. We just took photos, but the real message was to show Wanmai that the three older brothers are here to take care of him as both father and mother."
If your mother saw it, how would she feel?
"She probably wouldn't be touched, more likely she'd laugh a lot."
Who does Wanmai say looks most like his mother?
"Wanmai didn't say, but if you ask me, I'd say Nong looks most like her."
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