For the first time “Eed Ponglangsa-on” brings along his beautiful wife “Nam Jariya” together with “Nong Nava” to showcase their adorable family moments and open up about their 14-year love story—from a time when his mother-in-law was disapproving to their happily married life today. He also revealed his past flirtatious behavior that was caught red-handed, nearly ending their relationship, on the show "Kui Zap Show" on One31 channel.
This is their first public appearance together. Why haven’t you brought your wife on any shows before?
Eed: It depends on the opportunity. We’re not hiding anything—it’s normal. Maybe not many shows have invited us, and I’ve been busy working. But I want this to be another space for them. When the time is right, I’ll bring them out. It’s not that I’m afraid to show I have a wife.
You brought your son along too. How old is he?
Nava: I’m 6 years old.
You suddenly agreed to bring your family here?
Eed: It’s time we can talk openly about everything with everyone.
How is your son’s development?
Eed: When he was little and I went to play music, I would bring him along. At first, he played the pong lang drum and blew the khaen. As he grew, he tried other things like music, football, and sports. Now he’s playing drums. What do you like?
Nava: Football. I like it because I run fast and am good at kicking the ball.
Eed: He also likes swimming.
Why keep his activities so full?
Nam: Actually, it’s what he wants to do. He wanted to learn football, swimming, and drumming. He started with piano lessons but later said he preferred drumming, so he switched.
Is language learning a focus?
Nam: Yes.
How many languages?
Eed: At first, we hired a teacher for the Isan dialect because I’m not good at it (laughs). We’re not from that area; we’re locals here (laughs). His school is semi-international, so he already speaks English, but we want him to understand it easily, so he studies every evening.
Besides English, what else?
Eed: Russian and French, but he hasn’t started yet (laughs). We plan for the future.
Which traits does he take directly from his father?
Nam: Negotiating and bargaining. He bargains with me about everything, even asking for 10 more minutes before eating. He negotiates everything.
Does he show talent for singing, dancing, or acting?
Eed: A bit. He likes practicing on his own in front of the TV. He sings his father’s songs and dances, especially Michael Jackson moves. He’s very good. As he grew, he became a bit shy, as kids do.
Do you indulge him?
Eed: I indulge him reasonably. He’s not very naughty or mischievous. I don’t raise my voice harshly but explain reasons.
Is the mother stricter?
Nam: Yes, sometimes I scold him even in front of his father, almost siding with him. I don’t use harsh words but a firmer tone. He gets teary-eyed and understands when I’m serious.
What house rules are set?
Nam: Rules about eating, sleeping, and time. When he wants something, his father briefs me not to spoil him. Once we set rules, he tries to charm us, and that spoils him a bit.
Does he ask for things at the mall?
Nam: Yes, but he doesn’t throw tantrums.
Eed: If we say no, we explain why it’s not suitable for his age, and he accepts it.
Who is stricter, father or mother?
Nava: Mother.
Who is more indulgent?
Nava: Father.
How does mother scold?
Nava: She raises her voice, which is scary.
Eed: Is Nava naughty? (silent) Let’s take a break, son (laughs).
Does he cry when scolded?
Nam: He has cried and then asked if I was angry and why. I soften after that.
Does Eed feel nervous when Nam scolds?
Eed: It’s not shouting but firm. I’ve had experience from the countryside where harshness isn’t recalled fondly. Nam doesn’t do that; she just says, “I told you, right?” Nava understands what mood she’s in.
Is Nam stricter than you?
Eed: Like with our son, she knows when to be serious but we never use harsh words with each other. Usually, I explain why certain things aren’t acceptable.
Has Nava ever seen his mother scold his father?
Nava: No.
Do you show affection often? Does father kiss mother?
Nava: No.
How did you go from fan to girlfriend?
Nam: I started as a regular fan, took photos normally. At that time, I worked in tourism, so I knew Eed worked at Rangsit Brewery and asked for contact to arrange work. That’s how it began. I just liked him as a regular artist.
Eed: At that time, I was single and had left the band. I went back to play at Rangsit Brewery. She sent a note on stage to contact for work because she organized tours. I told her to call after work. Later, we ate noodle soup together and exchanged numbers. At first, I just wanted to chat.
Who courted whom?
Eed: I wasn’t courting anyone then because I was newly single and had left the band. I went out alone and wasn’t thinking about dating.
How many people were you talking to then?
Eed: Not seriously. Just casual chatting.
Did you let him court you easily?
Nam: He never said he was seriously courting me but kept chatting casually.
What was his technique when talking?
Nam: We talked about work normally.
How did you catch Eed being flirtatious?
Nam: Early on, I caught him lying sometimes.
Eed: Really? When?
Nam: Early in our relationship, he lied about not seeing others.
Eed: Not really lying. At that time, I didn’t have a serious girlfriend. I might have flirted a bit since I wasn’t committed yet.
Why this one?
Eed: I don’t know how it happened. After a period when we almost separated, we got back together. It was around when Lala and Lulu left the band. We went our separate ways, and I traveled alone, but she was there with me sometimes. That built our bond.
Why did she have to be the mother of your child?
Eed: I’m decisive and straightforward, but she gave me reasons to talk things through first.
What made you decide to marry Eed?
Nam: He’s consistent and steady. Whatever he is, that’s how he is. Nothing flashy or bad. He’s natural, down-to-earth, sometimes cheerful but mostly serious and work-stressed.
Was your family serious because he’s a celebrity?
Nam: They were afraid of being deceived and questioned how serious he was. They warned me to prepare myself.
What made your family accept Eed?
Nam: His consistency. He’s still the same today.
Were you afraid of disappointment if you dated him?
Nam: Yes, but we talked openly about everything. We didn’t keep worries inside.
How did Eed prove himself?
Eed: I went to see her mother directly. I said, “I’m dating your daughter. Don’t worry. The future’s unknown, but this is how it is now.” Her mother said, “Can I live with you?” (laughs). She’s very particular.
How many years has it been?
Nam: 14 years.
Still consistent?
Eed: We keep it simple and steady. I live a simple life, don’t buy much, just comfortable and moderate.
Do you argue?
Eed: Sometimes we sulk. I might get mad and then apologize. She sulks silently and lets me calm down without saying sorry.
Who is sweeter?
Eed: Normally, I tease and joke around. We have romantic moments.
Besides holding your heart, what else does she hold?
Eed: I made her my manager too. She handles work communications. I want someone close to me at work. Before, when I accepted dramas or concerts, I told her that I’d go alone because she worries. She understood and gradually trained to manage things.
Did she want to do it at first?
Nam: No. I’m straightforward and don’t do indirect talk, so he had to teach me a lot.
Eed: Not cheating, but sometimes you have to know how to say things, how to persuade.
Aren’t you afraid of conflicts by having your wife manage your schedule?
Nam: Jealousy was an issue early on. He has many fans from Isan, but I’m from Central Thailand and didn’t understand the culture. Fans run up to him.
Eed: They admire him.
Nam: They get very close—hugging, kissing cheeks, touching. As someone from Central Thailand, I didn’t understand if it had to be like that.
Eed: Once in Patong, I didn’t think much, but the crowd surrounded me and carried me inside, teasing. I was stunned, left after a few seconds, but she was silent and tense. I didn’t know what was wrong. Later, she asked why I didn’t resist or run away (laughs). I explained fan culture and that it’s about how you see it. She understood.
Have you adjusted now?
Nam: Yes, for some time now (laughs).
Jealousy incident?
Nam: That was the incident.
Eed: Now, when someone asks for photos, she walks away and lets me take pictures freely. I wonder why she doesn’t wait to manage things, but she just goes. (laughs)
Do you have many fans?
Eed: I’m playful.
No jealousy now?
Nam: None at all.
Eed: Men can be fickle, but I don’t do anything wrong. Traveling far is tiring; I tell Nam I want to stay with family. I’m not rich; I want work but prefer family.
Worried about having a child at an older age?
Eed: I’m about 41.
Nam: I’m 37.
So you planned for stability?
Eed: We planned for both mother and child in case of future uncertainties—life insurance and so on. We haven’t written a will yet but plan business continuity for him.
Does Nam worry about his work?
Nam: He’s serious and stressed. While filming, he had migraines several times and was in poor condition at home daily. I tell him to relax since some things can’t be fixed immediately. Time helps; don’t overthink.
Have you imagined your son’s future?
Eed: I want him to be a businessman as planned. He has to work for it himself. I hope he goes into commerce. Language skills are important now. We planned for Chinese early on, along with English, but Russian can wait.
Want more children?
Nava: No.
Eed: I wanted more, but Nam said she’s tired.
Nam: I’m over 40 now, so I think it’s enough.
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