My Story: Who am I and how I got here?

I get a lot of questions from you guys asking about my "back story" because after years of doing videos, I've never taken the time to really introduce myself to you and tell you who the heck I am! So here's a video where I tell you where I came from, how I learned to cook, and how I came to do what I do now on KZbin. I hope you enjoy it and feel like you know me a little better!
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About Pai:
Pailin “Pai” Chongchitnant is the author of the Hot Thai Kitchen cookbook, co-host of a Canadian TV series One World Kitchen on Gusto TV, and creator and host of the KZbin channel Pailin's Kitchen.
Pai was born and raised in southern Thailand where she spent much of her "playtime" in the kitchen. She traveled to Canada to study Nutritional Sciences at the University of British Columbia, and was later trained as a chef at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school in San Francisco.
After working in both Western and Thai professional kitchens, she decided that her passion really lies in educating and empowering others to cook at home via KZbin videos, her cookbook, and cooking classes. She currently lives in Vancouver, and goes to Thailand every year to visit her family. Visit her at hot-thai-kitchen.com
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[@PailinsKitchen]

HELLO LOVELY VIEWERS! Important Note: If you have questions about this video, you can post it here for the community to answer. But if you want to ask me, please get in touch via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or my website (all links are in the description above). If you leave questions in the comments I may not see them due to the large volume of comments I receive across the hundreds of videos on this channel. Thank you for watching!

[@gunesseesatish9863]

G00d cary on dr

[@kianekeo4644]

What does Adam look like?

[@mysajiankitchen3207]

your show inpired me! im thai blood also ya😀

[@AF-ke9by]

We went to the same culinary school! When were you there? I do not recognize the kitchens in your photos. I was there in 2002-2003, when they were still on Polk Street.

[@rycehoney1235]

I love watching your shows. When I watch your shows it gives me this feeling of Thai Pride because growing up I did not have that many Thai female stars to look up to here in America. I'm a mix of 3 different kinds of asian. I'm Lao, Thai, & Chinese and even though you live in Canada, you're still "North" American to me lol 😉😄😁. I am so thankful that youtube was able to help you launch your career and I'm so thankful that you've found success beyond it. We need more strong asian female role models in the world especially in these tough times. So thank you Pai, you are an amazing human being. Please keep making more shows. Can you make one about how you met your hubby and what was your first meal you ever cooked him? Mine was what I thought was "american" spaghetti Lol. My hubby is caucasian and today is actually his birthday. We've been married for 9 years, but when we first met I didn't know how to cook anything "american" besides my mom's version of American spaghetti. Because growing up she only cooked Lao & Thai food and "spaghetti" was the only American thing she would make once in a while.

[@emmgeevideo]

She’s the epitome of what can be great about KZbin. She has brains, creativity, drive, and charm. Her recipes are a gift to those who make them and learn from them, as well as for those who get to eat the results. She has earned her 1M subscribers the honest way. Pai, good for you!

[@StewNWT]

well said!!

[@mlmontalvo]

Two reasons I watch this channel. 1. I love Thai food. 2. The personality.

[@maxboogie1637]

Life of Pai

[@jamesmeadrs9309]

I was married to a beautiful Thai woman for 27 years. I met her in High school in Ramstein Germany. Last year she passed away from breast cancer. Your show gave me hope and taught me how to cook the delicious food that I love so much. Thank you!

[@OKSemiconductor]

Okay now that's clever...

[@jjsmith3302]

🤩

[@HandsomeHybrid]

​@James Meadørs sorry for your loss James...😢 -Jeff

[@AI-bx1sz]

I’m Japanese and ever lived in Thailand but K’Pai has no Thai Accent at all! I amazed you’ve just started English environment life from 12 years old and got that native level English! 🌟 Thank you for teaching the authentic Thai recipes in beautiful English

[@nschweiz4248]

I like that she mentioned her live-in nanny who made yummy food for her family.

[@willflora1569]

Pai. Thanks for sharing your story. You connect very well with your viewers. I have been to Thailand 22 times over the past 11 years and have fallen in love with the culture, the people and the food as I have worked with orphans in the north. Discovering your channel two years ago was a blessing. Watching you cook wonderful dishes teleports me mentally back to the land, people and the food I love.

[@Gelenvader3]

I actually love pai, I find her show so entertaining and I don't even cook 😂

[@minah7064]

I'm Thai and I can tell that this channel is even better than many Thai language channels I've watched. The recipes were very detailed and authentic. So if you want to learn how to cook Thai foods, you come to the right place. ;)

[@peakarach7051]

minah Your screen name is not Thai, there are over 60 ethnic groups of ppl in Thailand the majority of Thai-land citizens are ethnic Lao, ( Gelao, Ai Lao, Rau, Liao ), a Tai-kadai speakers ppl aka Lao speakers ppl. Thai is Thai Bangkok, Thai Chao Phraya they're Lao Luang Prabang, Lao Vientiane, Lao Hongsa mixed with variety of Chinese, Mon-khmer, Malayu ppl their language are mostly Lao mixture of Mon-khmer, Malayu languages. Wat Phra That Phanom, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Pathom, Sakon Nakhon, ( Ban Na Lao ), Nakhon Phitsanoulok, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Luang Vientiane, ( Vieng Chan ), Kung Thep Maha Nakhon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phraya Nak, Chao Phraya river, Chao Phra Setthathirat, Chao Anouvong, Chao Maha Oupahat Phetsarath Rattanavongsa, Suvarnabhumi dynasty, ( Lao Ayutthaya kingdom ), Suvarnabhumi airport, Suwannaphum airport, Suwannaphum district, Sovannaphum, Souvannaphoum, Sovanna Phouma, Souphanouvong, Chanthavong, Inthavong, Rattanavong, Rattanavongsa, Rattanavongsy, Chanthaburi, ( Ban Lao ), Ban Chanthaburi...is Lao Luang Prabang, Lao Vientiane royal families names, surnames, Lao names and was founded by Lao ppl.

[@ngtilui]

peakarach very informative.. thanks

[@KT-tc2wn]

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[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

It's interesting to me that when you went to New Zealand you thought all the food there was new and exotic. Here in Australia when Thai food started to become more readily available, to me, it was new and exotic. It instantly became one of my two favourite cuisines, Lebanese food is my other favourite.

[@krisanamartin5583]

I’m Thai , live in the uS and love cooking and eating good spicy food. I enjoy your show and you know and cook well. You’re lucky. Vancouver has many great restaurants and good to know some authentic Thai restaurants.

[@slkoay2969]

Pai is my go-to Chef for anything Thai. She's perfect in every way!

[@kimluu8085]

I love not only your recipes/videos, but your upbeat personality! You’re simply talented, relatable and adorable.

[@jamesrhoades7488]

Cooking is love. A gift from God to be explored forever. An endless combination of flavors, imagination and talent of a few, yet shared by a common standardization of taste we all have. Thanks for sharing your love with all of us.

[@vuhuynh5150]

By far, one of my two favorite internet personalities. Thank you Pai for many lunch, dinner and desert dishes for my family.

[@aigilsimene6734]

I am a filipina and my husband is a french but we both love to eat thai dishes,so here in france I am always watching your video everytime I will cook specific thai cuisine,thank you for your videos Madam Pai,and tonight I will be cooking tum yum for dinner! 😊😀😁😂 and for sure my husband will love it ;)

[@dantheman8111]

Dear Pai, you should be on PBS and teaching people all over the world how to cook Thai food, your instructions are easy enough to follow and you have lots of great recipes that's very exciting to watch, keep up the good work. Dan La, California

[@MusicForTehWin]

It's always awesome to know more about the people you watch and love on KZbin. Not everybody is interesting talking about their lives or answering Q&A, but you've proven that you have the charisma for this. Great video ;)

[@kpc9650]

all that i see / can say is that you are undoubtedly the next Food Network US TV Food Star...you are the complete package all wrapped up in one. HANDS DOWN! You'd blast away the competition and light years ahead of any current stars.

[@CookingwithLilia]

love your channel and I always look forward to every cook/chef personal story! So thank you for sharing. You are so fun and look forward to your new recipes.

[@IvysKitchen]

Awesome story! Congrats on your cook book and show! Total inspiration :)

[@ChuppyDuh]

So inspiring!~ ❤️💙💛

[@kingkingjustin]

you're an inspiration, Pai!

[@davidoickle1778]

What a breath of fresh air you are.

[@beggarsbanquet5430]

love your cooking Pai, keep them going, you seem like a beautiful person and an excelent chef

[@dennydenlim]

You are an inspiration, my Thai Food Guru. Thanks for sharing great Thai Recipes.

[@justaddmusclecom]

Total Awesomeness. Thank You.

[@myronyoshioka8742]

You have the clearest speaking voice....so easy on the ears and eyes. Keep up the good work.

[@krisnapanyong]

pai, u r amazing. thank you for that vid and thank you for being my "go to" to learn thai dishes. ever since i moved away from home i missed mums cooking so learning how to make the dishes is as close as im gonna get to getting the real thing. thanks again amd keep up the great work!

[@theroadvegan5976]

this is the best video ever. it is so awesome to have a peak into who you are. love your recipes.

[@zoesheng12]

love you, love that what you cooking ,love your smile

[@larryabraham903]

You have wonderful parents opening new opportunities and charting a wonderful journey but you know your passion and embark on it which resulted in the beautiful dishes you're sharing. Thanks 👍🙏

[@laurarees1714]

What an incredibly interesting life you have had! I will start watching your programs and I am sure they will be terrific!

[@Chaychay500]

This has made my day. You are a true inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing story. I wish you may wonderful years to come. Looking forward to following you along those years. Thank Pai :)

[@inlikeflnt]

WOW!! What a life so far!! It is a privilege and a pleasure to be able to visit with you and learn from you. This shows what a generous person you are, sharing your story. You have accomplished so much, and personally I feel we have been blessed with you living in our country, my province, and my favourite city!! Thank you for sharing, and I am looking for your cookbook now, it’s gonna be fun times!! All the best to you and yours.🙏🙏

[@stevenmaskell8430]

This makes me so happy! I so enjoy your show and am really glad your dreams are coming true.

[@sisimainglis6767]

I think you are excellent! I m Thai who lives in New Zealand and I can tell that your recipes and the way you cook are so authentic. congratulations girl, you have done very well😍

[@upamaish]

i love you pai..you r the one who taught me thai cuisine..bless you honey!!! i always cooked your recepi for my hubby

[@Cupcake_Lover5]

I was curious about your accent. Now I understand. Your story can be quite inspiring to a lot of people. Thank you for sharing your story and answering your fans' questions.

[@Ki_Thi]

Cupcakelover She has an accent but talks like a native speaker

[@debbiebenjamin7911]

Cupcakelover, personally I hear no accent, being that I’m from New England, USA. 😉

[@jeffreyfok4630]

I was wondering too about the accent!

[@StewNWT]

I'm Canadian and I always thought she has a flawless Canadian accent. I wouldn't have been able to tell she grew up in Thailand aside from her fluent Thai

[@ycnjk1854]

thanks for taking time to do this!! I've been so curious. love ya!!

[@voiture34]

I love u Pai !! I love your show from Paris ! I follow all your recipies. Thaï food always the best !

[@jacksonnolasco]

very inspiring story pai. thanks so much for sharing it.

[@wickandde]

As a Kiwi so cool to hear about New Zealand as part of your culinary history! You should do a Pav one day!

[@rosalindchoo6814]

wickandde jh

[@DC-sd1lw]

Love hearing your story & thank you for this show!

[@peterstang]

Glad to know you Pai! Before this there were only trickles from the web. Now it's much better.

[@celestialscripture]

Incredible story! Congratulations on your success, as it is well earned!

[@9689468]

thank you Pai. your recipes are smartly tasty. you have a secret ingredient in every cooking show--your sweet smile. I truly enjoy your channel.

[@kaewflowergirl99]

I love the way you're doing your cooking on your channel and l'm really proud of being native Hatyai as you.

[@thavylor]

WOW!! You've created your own career doing what you love. Congratulations!!

[@KouluKoti]

All the best for you in future

[@limseebee]

Congrats and well done! Easy to follow recipes, easy on eyes and ears too!

[@sabrinachowdhury1403]

Love yr channel. Definitely buying yr book! Stay blessed !

[@Glu-Panda]

Thanks so much for sharing your story and also thank you very much for all your awesome videos. I'm half Thai half German and grew up in Germany, so I don't know much about Thai Recipes, so your videos helped me a lot to learn something about Thai Food!

[@nhuphuong060688]

can't believe I've subscribed to your channel for 2 years already, still remember when I was in Finland and one of the rare Asian shops in town was owned by a Thai lady and they had Thai curry paste on a great price. Then I started looking at recipes on KZbin and found your channel! You're really smart and I adore you for bringing the authentic taste of Southeast Asia to the world!

[@nadineroldan3566]

Because of you, I can make one of my favorite dishes ever - green curry! Thanks for telling us about yourself and congrats on all of your successes.

[@geegeenone8576]

Thank you for sharing, love you Pai! Keep those awesome videos coming : )

[@duongtu1788]

love you and best wishes

[@vosstok75]

You should do some vlog or something like this more.. You have an extraordinary smile!

[@naazk8458]

I love how passionate you are and I'm your big fan. So inspiring and lots of great techniques about thai food! Keep up your fantastic work

[@MiguelGonzalez-vz6qi]

thanks for sharing all your recipes, Pai!

[@pikachuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

I saw you in the ad for "One World Kitchen" on Food Network Canada, congrats!!

[@SKU377]

Hello Pai, your voice is so lovely and the art of laughing with ever word being spoken. Greets from Germany.

[@richardwilson1188]

That was really interesting Pai, thank you so much and congratulations on a great site.

[@dimyssg5361]

This was great, thanks for sharing. I've been a chef for 30 years but I learn a great deal from you regarding Thai food. Regards from Australia. ❤️

[@TheChinaWatcher]

Began eating frequently at a small Thai restaurant on Granville Street near my condo. It's starting to get expensive so I have decided to learn to make the food myself. Found an excellent Market on Hastings Street to get the ingredients and will check out your book at some of the bookstores near my home. Was watching and saving your videos. What a wonderful surprise to see you live in the neighborhood (Vancouver).

[@raymondbeh8943]

Love your shows and I wish you more and more success in your future undertakings. Thai food has a huge following in Malaysia and lately shops specializing in Thai street food have sprung up in Kuala Lumpur and are doing very well. To me there is no such thing as bad Thai food. Only great and mind blowing Thai food. Cheers and Sebaidee mai

[@hischild3759]

Such a lovely person. Her parents must be very proud of her! God bless her!

[@noppawanchayutirat6693]

Your story is amazing. I grew up in NZ and I think you are such an inspiration. I would like to say because of you I finally perfected my Somtum dish. Thank you.

[@estieec6575]

Love this!! I'm currently studying in high school and Im graduating this year to a culinary school. It's my dream to travel and getting into the culinary world

[@MichaelSaw]

dear Nong Pai. You are very Inspiring Character. Job Well Done. Love to see you rise. Malaysia welcomes you anytime. Salute.

[@my10jan10]

You did a great job, Pai... very inspiring story!

[@ryecatcher84]

Soooo inspirational to hear your story 🙏🏼

[@BangkokGuideSmile]

ติดตามมาเงียบๆปีกว่า ดูตามทุกวีดีโอและชอบมากๆเลยค่ะ วีดีโอคุณภาพดี อธิบายเข้าใจง่ายมากปกติไม่ค่อยทำกับข้าวเท่าไร อยู่กรุงเทพกินข้าวนอกบ้านตลอด ไม่เคยรู้ว่าอาหารนี้มีส่วนผสมอะไรบ้าง ดูวีดีโอคุณไพลินนอกจากจะหิวตามทุกครั้งแล้วยังเรียนรู้คำศัพท์อาหารวัตถุดิบใหม่ๆใช้ในงานพากย์ทัวร์มัคคุเทศก์ได้ดีมากเลยค่ะ ขอบคุณมากค่ะ

[@meequee]

Who got me into cooking? Nigella Lawson then....Pailin. Lived in Thailand but never learned how to cook Thai food. I only discovered Pai after moved in to US where ingredients are expensive. Pai, your are my top chef!

[@umeed79]

Finally so nice to know you better. Love your cooking, your smile and your passion for food. Please keep on doing bigger, better things and giving us more yummy recipes to try and replicate.

[@BiancaAnne]

Thank you Pai, you've got a great positive energy! And your food looks yum!

[@lieuwina]

I got interested in Thai food from watching the Thai dramas on Viki (ha ha). But on a serious note, I love the way you do your show and how you explain every ingredient etc etc. Congratulations on your Thai cook book and I do wish you the very very best for your future goals, though I must say I think you are a hit already. Thank you for your introduction and you have certainly had quite a time traveling, learning and studying, a lot of hard work involved. I am a very avid fan of yours. I have learnt so much from you and your culinary cooking. Thank you so much.

[@PailinsKitchen]

Thank you :)

[@deebee7087]

@Pailin's Kitchen: Why does the mug in the background of this video say, "I wish I were dead"?

[@markylionelpinto]

WOW!!! Beautiful....... keep it up

[@pedrocamacho8768]

Thank you for all your time and dedication. Glad you did

[@ChineseAndFilipinoMartialArts]

Well done for achieving your dream Pai, I really like your videos and general vibe :).

[@mosfetkhan7334]

i am a fan of yours and really like your cooking and your cute smile.......i am from Pakistan and i have also started cooking thai food or near to thai food based on the ingredients that we have here....your cooking is great your smile is great keep smiling......sister.....

[@PailinsKitchen]

Thank you!

[@davidoana9138]

nice to meet you! hello from romania

[@hela6208]

I love your joyful approach to cooking and the easy way you pull us all into the kitchen ! Wishing you continued success and looking forward to many many more shows !

[@phobowl]

Your vibrant personality and passion for cooking really shine through. U def should have ur own cooking show. 👏👏👏

[@ginger5854]

Pai. I love your every video. 😍😍😍

[@traceymartin35]

Nice to meet you!😄 if you want to know why I watch your channel! It was your SMILE and your forgiving nature in the kitchen you make it okay if a mistake is made some chefs are so rigid the screen cracked just watching them! lol You've also have made me a star around my friends who have enjoy dinning at Thai restaurant they often say "Did you🍜 make🍤 that😁" Yesssssss! Thanks Pai! I'm going to try to make that🐟 fluffy fish next(Mark and you having dinner) Congrats on your new venture love you Channel!

[@PinkRanger90]

Thank you for sharing this!! This is really very inspiring. All the best in all your endeavour!

[@leoneldominguez1647]

Pai, thanks for your introduction. What a great story!! You do a terrific job in your videos, there are easy to follow and the colorful presentation increases your appetite. Thanks to your videos I've been able to master five of your Thai dishes. Wishing you the best in next your project!

[@asiantic]

Asia's best and most glamourous female chef!!

[@leidenschaftfaul]

Oh dear, how much do I know the struggle of not landing in the restaurant industry... I happend to end up as a fine dine waiter after highschool, which led to becoming a barkeeper and eventually to... a job in marketing. Although they don't have much in common, I wouldn't have gotten the job without the experiences of the culinary industry. Even though I am out of this branche for over a year now, my heart still skips a beat when entering a marvellous bar and usually my first thought will always be "could they be hiring?" :) Congratulations on what you've made of yourself and thank you very much for your charming introduction!

[@loannalam]

I've watched your cooking shows in youtube many times and tried to find some good recipes for Thai Cuisines, that's so fantastic ! Glad that you didn't giveup your dream, but continuring your success ! I just love your Thai cooking, thanks so much.

[@asianmtl]

Thk you na cha!!! So inspiring!!!

[@LHJ714]

ชอบสูตรอาหารของพี่ไพมากครับ ไม่มีกั๊กเลย ดีกว่าหลายช่องที่เป็นภาษาไทยอีก มีความเป็นอาหารใต้อยู่ด้วย ลองทำตามแล้วถูกจริตความหรอย เสียดายพี่ไม่มีช่องภาษาไทย

[@DaraLeeArt]

OMG!!! HI FROM NEW ZEALAND!!!

[@pameladenton3008]

I graduated from ISB in ‘73!

[@anthonyspicer874]

I've learned to cook Thai recipes from your KZbin channel. However it does help that I'm married to my Thai wife. Of 32yrs. I've made 7 trips to Thailand. I believe I have my favorite dishes down, but my eyes are wide open to your recipes Pai. Thank you for sharing.

[@YourTechGuide.]

Thanks for sharing about yourself Pai. Now I know a little bit about yourself.

[@leslindelphin4602]

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[@creativeinspirations7806]

Guess What I live in New Zealand, Hamilton, Please come back into New Zealand

[@MsWatchamakulit]

Thank you! I love your channel. It’s very entertaining and your smiley face makes it even heart warming!

[@rharvey23]

I'm glad that you're doing what you're doing. I enjoy your channel. Thank you for this.

[@PailinsKitchen]

Thank you!