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| Engfa Waraha Says She'll Reveal Her Own Relationship, Denies Popor Sapsiree Dating Claims. (LINE TH) |
Engfa Waraha has finally addressed the dating rumours linking her to Thai badminton star Popor Sapsiree Taerattanachai, making one thing perfectly clear: she's still single. After days of online speculation fuelled by comments, deleted social media interactions and plenty of fan theories worthy of detective dramas, the Thai actress and singer stepped forward to set the record straight herself.
Speaking during the Zespri Kiwifruit 2026 season launch event, Engfa Waraha dismissed suggestions that there was anything romantic between her and Popor.
She explained that the speculation had grown far beyond reality and insisted their relationship is nothing more than friendship. If she ever starts dating someone, she said, fans will hear it directly from her rather than from rumours flying across social media.
The rumours first gathered pace after Miss Grand International president Nawat Itsaragrisil was asked about the pair's closeness during a livestream.
His relaxed response, including saying he would have no issue if the two eventually became a couple, quickly sparked fresh speculation among fans. For the internet, that was apparently enough to write several imaginary chapters before the story had even begun.
According to Engfa, Nawat's remarks reflected his personal admiration for Popor and his supportive attitude rather than confirmation of any relationship.
She said some people misunderstood the comments, while others simply enjoyed adding their own theories. As social media often proves, a single sentence can sometimes travel faster than the facts.
The actress also apologised to Popor after the athlete's name became caught up in the growing rumours. She admitted she did not want the attention to make the badminton star uncomfortable, particularly when there was no truth behind the claims. For Engfa, it was important to clarify the situation before assumptions became accepted as reality.
She described Popor as a kind and supportive senior friend who has occasionally shared advice about sports and fitness. They know each other, have spoken and taken part in activities with mutual friends, but Engfa stressed that the friendship goes no deeper than that.
Sometimes, being polite to someone is just being polite, although social media occasionally treats it like the opening episode of a new romance series.
Addressing another rumour claiming Popor had visited her home, Engfa said the story originated from online comments without any evidence.
She added that this was far from the first time she had faced speculation over her personal life, explaining that almost every close interaction with another public figure eventually becomes the subject of online discussion. Fame, it seems, comes with a complimentary subscription to rumours.
The 31-year-old also spoke openly about balancing her private life with public expectations. While she appreciates the care and support shown by fans, she believes her personal relationships remain her own decision.
If the day comes when she has a partner, she promised she would announce it herself rather than letting speculation do the talking.
She also acknowledged that fans are free to imagine their favourite celebrity pairings, saying there is nothing wrong with harmless shipping as long as everyone remembers the difference between fantasy and reality.
At the end of the day, she said, everyone eventually has to accept the truth rather than the version created in comment sections.
Online reactions have been mixed following Engfa's statement. Many fans welcomed her honesty and praised her for addressing the rumours directly instead of allowing speculation to continue unchecked.
Others remained convinced there was more to the story, pointing to previous online interactions despite the actress's clear explanation.
Meanwhile, many netizens simply applauded the respectful friendship between Engfa and Popor, while joking that social media deserves an Olympic medal for turning ordinary conversations into headline-worthy mysteries.
For now, Engfa Waraha says her relationship status remains unchanged: happily single. With the rumours firmly addressed, attention may finally return to her career rather than her private life—at least until the internet discovers another "clue" hidden in a comment or a social media tag.
Do you believe Engfa's explanation has settled the rumours once and for all, or do you think fans will continue to speculate?