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| S Kantapong Files To Revoke Custody As Mediation with Kitty Kristina Collapses. (Credits: Sanook) |
Actor S Kantapong and his former partner Kitty Kristina Winkler left court on 18 March 2026 without agreement, after a mediation session at the Samut Prakan Juvenile and Family Court failed to settle ongoing disputes over child custody and financial support. What was expected to be a revision of an earlier agreement instead exposed deeper divisions between both sides.
The case stems from Kitty’s initial filing, which sought adjustments to child support and parental authority. A prior ruling had granted both parties joint custody of their young daughter, establishing a shared framework for decision-making.
However, tensions resurfaced when a request was submitted for S Kantapong to sign consent documents allowing their child to return to Germany, where she holds citizenship and may access social welfare support.
That request appears to have become a turning point. During the latest hearing, S Kantapong introduced a new legal claim seeking to revoke Kitty’s custodial rights entirely.
The move shifted the tone of the proceedings, with Kitty reportedly viewing it as a breakdown of trust, ultimately declining to continue negotiations or amend the existing agreement.
As a result, no revisions were made, and the original custody arrangement remains in place for now.
The court has scheduled a further session on 24 March 2026 to address the newly filed claim and explore whether mediation can still lead to a resolution.
Speaking publicly for the first time, Kitty Kristina addressed a wave of speculation surrounding their family.
She firmly rejected rumours questioning the paternity of their daughter, stating that the child is “100 per cent” S Kantapong’s, consistent with earlier statements made by the actor himself.
She also dismissed claims that any DNA testing had taken place, describing such reports as unfounded.
Her comments extended beyond the rumours, offering insight into the breakdown of their marriage.
According to Kitty, the relationship had long been affected by external pressures, making it difficult to sustain as a partnership between two individuals.
Since their divorce in March 2025, she has remained in Thailand, navigating legal processes she described as complex, particularly as a foreign national facing language and procedural barriers.
Despite the ongoing dispute, Kitty emphasised that her priority remains unchanged — raising their daughter in a stable and supportive environment under shared parental care.
She framed her decision to speak out as an attempt to find a constructive path forward, rather than escalate tensions.
Public reaction has been divided. Some observers have expressed support for both parents to reach a cooperative arrangement, highlighting the child’s wellbeing as the central concern.
Others have focused on the legal escalation, questioning whether the introduction of a new custody claim signals a deeper breakdown in communication.
There is also a noticeable push among netizens calling for restraint, urging the public to avoid speculation while the case remains under judicial review.
The situation now moves into a more uncertain phase.
With a new claim on the table and no immediate agreement in sight, the next court session will be critical in determining whether the dispute can return to mediation or proceed further through legal channels.
For now, the case reflects a familiar tension between private family matters and public attention. As proceedings continue, one question remains at the centre of it all — can both sides find common ground for their child, or has that window already begun to close?