Mike’s up for compromise
Actor Pirat “Mike” Nitipaisankul is edging closer to an agreement in which he will support his son born to Italian-Thai model Sarah Casinghini as the two discuss custody arrangements for the child.
Pirat ‘Mike’ Nitipaisankul
Mike’s lawyer last week represented him at a hearing before the Central Juvenile and Family Court, triggered in September when he sought joint custody and a formal declaration that he is father to Maxwell, aged six.
The child was born out of wedlock, and parental rights under Thai law default to the mother in such cases. He axed support payments for the child earlier this year after Sarah, with whom the child lives in Phuket, raised barriers to his access. Mike works in China but has been stuck in Thailand during Covid-19.
Mike, through his lawyer, told the court that he was again warming to the idea…
