The romance between popular Thai actress Mint Chalida and billionaire heir Pupaa Taechanarong has long attracted considerable attention across Asia. In 2024, after 12 years of dating, Pupaa suddenly expressed a desire to become a monk for the rest of his life, leaving Mint so shocked that she reportedly had to be hospitalized.
He later changed his mind, and now he is determined to marry the actress. The businessman, who was born in the 1990s, recently pulled off an elaborate overseas proposal in a setting straight out of a romantic television drama. According to reports, Pupaa exchanged rings with his girlfriend in a famous valley in Kyrgyzstan after 14 years of building their relationship. The breathtaking natural scenery at the proposal location was reportedly even more meaningful because of its connection to the couple’s names.
On October 16, while attending an event to launch a new product line, Mint could barely contain her happiness as she recalled the moment her wealthy boyfriend got down on one knee and presented her with a ring. She explained that the journey had been incredibly challenging, requiring hours of horseback riding and hiking before they finally reached their destination. At first, she had absolutely no idea that a proposal was coming. Then, Pupaa suddenly knelt down and pulled a ring out of his backpack. Mint was left speechless by the unexpected moment, and tears streamed down her face as she witnessed his heartfelt gesture. The actress’s younger brother also played a part in the special plan. He secretly slipped a bridal veil into Pupaa’s backpack and brought it along, while also taking on the role of photographer to capture the couple’s meaningful moments.
At the same recent event, Mint revealed that their wedding is expected to take place in Khao Yai, Thailand, in the near future. She and her fiancé are currently waiting for their families to consult an auspicious date for the ceremony. The actress, who was born in 1993, has also started trying on several wedding dresses before choosing the design she likes best.
Mint Chalida added that she feels both excited and nervous about entering a new chapter of her life as she prepares to build a married life with her fiancé, who was born in 1991. For now, the actress has not considered freezing her eggs.
According to Mint, her fiancé has recently been encouraging her to improve her domestic skills. It turns out that Pupaa has bought her a cookbook inspired by the popular manga series One Piece so she can learn and practice cooking. The actress cheerfully added that she now feels ready to become a capable and devoted wife.
The couple officially began dating in 2012 after Pupaa took the initiative to message Mint and get to know her. In 2024, Mint revealed that while Pupaa was temporarily ordained as a monk to show gratitude to his parents, he suddenly considered becoming a monk for life. Upon hearing the news, Mint was reportedly devastated and suffered a pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, requiring emergency hospitalization. She lost a significant amount of weight and struggled to eat and sleep. However, Pupaa eventually changed his mind and returned to his girlfriend after completing his short period of monastic training. Now, the wealthy heir has proposed to Mint and is determined to make her his wife.
Born in 1993, Mint Chalida has Thai, Chinese, and Indian heritage. Throughout her acting career, she has made a lasting impression on audiences through numerous popular dramas, including Sai Tarn Hua Jai, Pathapee Leh Ruk, Suphapburut Juthathep, Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur, and Cubic.
Meanwhile, Pupaa Taechanarong is two years older than Mint and is the youngest son of the wealthy family behind the Bonanza business empire. He currently oversees Bonanza Exotic Zoo and Bonanza International Speedway, a company that operates a racing circuit.
Sources: kenh14