Extremely lucky both in her career and in love is the cheerful young actress. "Bow Melda" who recently opened up admitting that she just decided to pay a large sum in cash to buy a new house for her family worth 18 million baht, which made her bank account shrink and forced her to announce she would take on work rapidly.
Recently, a house worth 18 million baht?
"Yes, 18 million."
I heard it was paid in cash?
"At first, I intended to pay in installments, but we had to make some adjustments, so paying in installments wasn't possible. I had to pay in cash. Now I'm saving money again."
Did you feel a shock when the money left your account?
"Instantly, like switching servers. I felt shocked, yes, but it was something I intended. It's what you call an asset for myself. I need to have something of my own."
How does the 18 million baht meet your needs? This house is yours?
"I wanted it to be as perfect as possible. This house is enough, a combo for me, my mother, and my father, for the family. I feel it's enough. The current house feels like, well, we've grown, the house and the belongings have expanded. So renovating the old house would cost about the same as buying a new one. So I thought, why not buy a new house, move, and rent out the old one to generate income since the location is good."
Is the old house smaller?
"Yes, smaller but taller because it has several floors. The space is vertical. It suits me because when I come home, I mostly just sleep and do some things. I don't do much, so I want the house space not to be too large so my mother won't be tired. Also, the garden outside is more compact so Mom doesn't have to manage a big botanical garden at home."
So your mother really is a homemaker?
"Yes, no maid. From now on, we will hire one. Before, Mom was still young at heart, strong, climbing trees, even if she hurt her back or fell she would just climb again. She loves that."
How about you? With a more compact home, do you want anything else besides a place to sleep? How much does the house interior suit your lifestyle?
"Oh, it's also for storing clothes and working, shooting projects. Every corner is designed as a work space, not just a residence. We planned for expansion and growth inside the house to serve many purposes. Since I spent that much money, I want it to be worthwhile."
Is the 18 million baht all-inclusive?
"18 million covers the house and land."
No furniture yet?
"Not yet. I'm asking Pee To Phopthorn to help find sponsors now."
Then, what do you want inside the house?
"If anyone is interested in collaborating with Bow Melda, I'm happy to work together. Please help me, it's really tough. Just the house itself has drained me."
So, does decorating cost another 10 million?
"Some might think 18 million isn't much, but 2-3 million is already a lot. I feel the same."
People's perception of Bow Melda?
"Yes, everyone says that, but I feel this amount is about right. 18 million is already grand for me."
Is this money saved since you started working?
"Yes, it's money I've intentionally saved a lot. Now I'm diversifying my income streams and working hard to add more."
Do you often consult fortune tellers?
"I feel if I'm doing something once, I want it to be perfect, outstanding, covering all aspects."
Did you ask the fortune teller if there is anything in this house to boost your fame?
"We didn't ask about becoming more famous. We asked which colors suit me, my mother, and my father, which colors in the house bring good luck, or if we should have certain Buddha images or regular offerings at home. Also about the household spirits—are they pleased with us?"
Are there colors that attract money?
"We didn't ask about attracting money. Mostly we asked about living happily and being content because living in a house that makes you unhappy causes stress. The money matter will be addressed later. I love my job, just give me more work."
How did you consult with Pee Alek?
"At first, I told Pee Alek I was going to buy a new house and wanted it to really meet my needs. He asked how it would be, the price, and so on. I felt I didn't want it to exceed 20 million baht because that would be over my budget. He said okay, try looking, but I didn't tell him when I bought it."
Did he not say to wait for the honeymoon house so it wouldn't be complicated?
"He teased a bit, asking if I was really buying a new house and what would happen to this one if we got married and had another house. Maybe he wasn't talking about marriage specifically, but about our overall future."
So the future includes you, and he mentioned it as a general idea?
"Yes (smiles shyly)."
Have you both thought about if you need a honeymoon house in the future, how it would be?
"If we really end up together, who knows? Life changes every second. Regarding 'Event 108,' I told him that now I've invested all my money in this house, so for the next house, he can take care of it first, including the floating furniture. I'll help later."
Since he hinted at that, you must be part of his plans?
"That's good. I'm happy to be part of the plan."
You answered like a celebrity earlier. What about answering as Bow Melda?
"Good, I like it. I love my job. Let's go, everyone."
With your house costing 18 million, if Pee Alek buys a honeymoon house, who knows how much it will cost?
"He's rich. Let him be rich first. Pee Alek is a true millionaire."
How do you know he's rich?
"I looked at his bank account and was amazed when I saw the numbers."
When you saw that, did you feel you could entrust your life to him?
"Definitely. I would serve him loyally. I don't know if he's rich or not now, but for now, I praise him as rich."
If he's that rich, he should offer dowry, right?
"I've set a dowry at 100 million baht. I'm not greedy. Alek will tell you what he said so you can respond accordingly. But he's prepared for that."
Because his film already exceeded 100 million baht and yours is coming out soon?
"My film will hit a billion baht, I hope. I've already made vows to the spirits at the channel. If they are real, please let it be a billion."
What will you do then?
"No nudity, definitely not. I'll offer 100 raw eggs per spirit as a vow."
Will you perform a dance in front of Channel 3?
"I'll dance three times."
Will you dance with Pee Nadech since you act together?
"Please don't bother him. Just securing work schedules is hard enough. Pee Bear is extremely popular."
He said he's short on cash after spending a lot on his wedding?
"Not just him, we're all short on cash. I love my job, let's pour it on, everyone."
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