Bangkok: Hana Tassanalai, an actress and entrepreneur, has opened up about her strategies for managing financial requests from friends, using her husband, Hugo, as a pretext to avoid lending money.
According to Thai News Agency, Hana, who is a mother of two, discussed her entrepreneurial endeavors, including her hair product business and a shredded chicken noodle restaurant co-owned with her friend Ning Panita. She is also preparing to launch a new business. Hana emphasized the need for careful consideration in any business or investment, even when partnering with friends, though she mentioned that her current venture with Panita is running smoothly.
Hana shared her philosophy on business and investments, expressing her preference for tangible ventures due to the unpredictable nature of money. She recounted an experience from a decade ago when she refused a friend's request for a loan and an investment opportunity, fearing it might damage their friendship. Instead of lending money, she opts to give a smaller sum as a gift, avoiding the complexities of loan repayment.
To deter investment solicitations, Hana claims all her finances are managed by her husband, stating that this approach has been effective in preventing unwanted financial entanglements. She advised against contacting her for loans or investments to avoid potential issues, noting the difficulty in debt collection due to regulatory constraints. Her husband has advised her to be cautious, recognizing her tendency to be generous and easily deceived over the years.
Hana also chose not to comment on any matters involving her friend Nana Raibina, with whom she previously engaged in children's basketball activities.