Pichaya Soontornyanakij
Award-winning Thai chef (known as Chef Pam), owner of Michelin-starred restaurant Potong in Bangkok and named best female chef by 50 Best; guest subject of the interview discussing food, heritage and running a restaurant.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 20min
Business Daily meets: Thailand's Chef Pam
Join award-winning Thai chef Pichaya Soontornyanakij, also known as Chef Pam, as she shares her incredible journey from childhood in a Thai-Chinese-Australian family to becoming the best female chef in the world. Listen as she takes a vibrant tour of Bangkok's Chinatown, explores the cultural significance of Thai-Chinese cuisine, and reveals the challenges and triumphs of running her Michelin-starred restaurant, Potong. Discover her passion for sourcing local ingredients and the heartfelt story behind the restaurant's historic setting.
Dec 2, 2025 • 58min
Friendships with exes, Chef Pam, Economic abuse
Chef Pam, a celebrated Thai chef and owner of Potong, shares her journey from a family home to earning a Michelin star. She discusses blending her Thai-Chinese heritage with modern cuisine while empowering rural women in the food industry. Comedian Rosie Wilby dives into post-breakup friendships, emphasizing how LGBTQ+ norms differ from mainstream culture. Both guests explore the evolving dynamics of relationships with exes, offering practical tips for moving from partners to friends, along with insights into generational shifts and social media's impact.
