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

[@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!!

[@slkoay2969]

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

[@mlmontalvo]

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

[@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

[@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]

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[@HandsomeHybrid]

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

[@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.

[@vuhuynh5150]

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

[@myronyoshioka8742]

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

[@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.

[@portauthority888]

peakarach very informative.. thanks

[@KT-tc2wn]

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[@louisjean2866]

Now, I understand why your english is so perfect ! I've gone about 35 times in Thailand, Laos, etc and wait to travel again to see my old friends . Thanks for you channel to allow me to travel from home .

[@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.

[@AztecJimmy]

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.

[@louisdisbury9759]

Saswadee Krup Khun Paili,Heading from Phuket to Trang Thursday for a coffee and barbecued pork breakfast,Im visiting a Thai friend there that worked in a Thai Restaurant in Oxford UK for 10 years.........its a very small World

[@kimluu8085]

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

[@123maverick456]

I thought you were very elegant in your presentation. Then you said you had a Canadian connection. Makes so much sense. You go girl!

[@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

[@LeonFleisherFan]

Been watching your videos for years now, but seeing all these pics made me realize something I'd not realized before: you're really aging like fine wine, more beautiful than ever! Thanks for all the entertaining videos!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 ;)

[@MobKnowledge]

I'm from Wellington myself so it's nostalgic to see those pics. The one at 1:00 is definitely from the '90s as Eagle Boys no longer exists. The one at 1:02 is from the top of the Cable Car track (which still exists today). Happy to know that your time here was integral in your life's path. We take lamingtons for granted here haha.

[@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.🙏🙏

[@HangNguyen-sp6sz]

So happy to know that you're from Hatyai. I lived In Songkhla for 2yrs in 2017 Thank you so sharing your amazing authentic dishes Love you

[@Gelenvader3]

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

[@davidoickle1778]

What a breath of fresh air you are.

[@nschweiz4248]

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

[@khmok2702]

i love you i love the way that you can say cleer information and your happy person on the show thank you my friend

[@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 👍🙏

[@stuarthorner6209]

Love the "One World Kitchen on Gusto TV" shows. As a chef myself I can't get enough cooking shows. I spent some time in Thailand and it's one of my favorite foods to cook. I knew you would make it big, congrats! Love your recipes and how you explain them so well.

[@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 ;)

[@phobowl]

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

[@thavylor]

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

[@thesheperd7567]

From Scotland living in Khon Kaen learning from a Thai living in Canada. Wow! You are the best.

[@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😍

[@olivia444444444444]

Hi Pai, Mike here from the UK. I've been uTubing your recipes for a short while now and enjoying them. I've just recently visited your web site, and thus to your introductory video. An absolutely wonderful story which I thank you for sharing. I've since ordered your book, which ought to arrive with me on 22nd March 2022. Yay, happy days! I just want to send you my good wishes for a healthy and happy life. Thanks for everything.

[@NerdNest0]

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.

[@Myacckt]

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

[@jamescox3449]

My girlfriend and I got back to Toronto from Bangkok and thought we'd never be able to enjoy authentic Thai food until the next time we're in Thailand. It's been about a month now and I've made Pad Gra Pao, Som Tum and Pad See Ew so far. Thank you for your amazing videos, we're huge fans and keep up the good work!

[@PailinsKitchen]

Awesome!

[@theroadvegan5976]

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

[@ingride1965]

I'm inspire by you. I don't speak english very well, but you explain so well your recipes that i do understand everything! Thank you to be there learning about your wonderful cuisine!! Blessings...

[@Cheer2332]

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.

[@ligushan]

@PailinsKitchen Pailin. I have been following you since your start. I’m a kiwi and was living in china for many years working in the international concert touring industry when my friend ex chef introduced me to your youtube channel. I spent my time on the road touring Asia for work with locals and was treated to the most amazing foods and developed a massive love of spice. You were my Buddha for cooking Thai food. I’ve since moved back to nz after 20 years abroad and during covid had to reinvent my life. I started up a business growing chillies from all around the world and also making hot sauces, chilli flakes, powders, salts and all things chilli. You have inspired me to make the change and still to this day I still look up your recipes to make something legit Thai. Tonight is Gai Pad Kra Pao. Just wanted to say you are awesome 🙌 😊

[@666tubedragon666]

What and amazing woman and person you are, Pai. The world needs more of you.

[@Valerie-SPTV]

You are such a blessing for all who find you

[@laurarees1714]

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

[@JessieParsons]

I love watching your videos. Makes me miss Thailand. I was born in Bangkok to an American mom and Malaysian Dad. I never really learned to cook thai food. These videos are great and easy and dooable for me! Keep up the great work.

[@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).

[@digitalbilly]

wow what a intense story of just sticking to it!!! amazing you have great videos thankyou. i lived in thailand for 4 years and now i can can cook thai food at home. Thankyou so much!!!

[@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!

[@woshimami]

Just by listening to your life story exhausted me. So much going on, and so exciting!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@voiture34]

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

[@zapusama67]

Awesome! It was great to hear your story. I was born, and live in America, (East coast) but I've traveled the states quite a bit and have never turned down any cuisine. I'll try anything once... maybe twice. I love to cook and have submergerd myself into different styles as a challenge! Your videos are awesome, as I have made qute a few "Thia" dishes (more acuratly Thia style). Watching you prepare traditional food form Thailand inspires me. Thanks Pai!!

[@1La2La3La4La]

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

[@rkhandle]

I always thought Pai had really good technique and knowledge. But now everything makes so much sense! She is my favorite culinary personality, next to Alton Brown!!!

[@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]

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[@mohrjazzy]

You are inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I just moved from the USA to Phuket, Thailand, I can't wait to try some of these recipes. Your cooking has helped me to understand a little more about Thai food.

[@celestialscripture]

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

[@libttg2752]

What I love the most about your channel is that you know how to make tasty food that is also healthy and low in calories. You look amazing and very fit so I feel safe cooking any of your recipes unlike with other chefs where I need to think of substitutes to keep the calories down.

[@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"?

[@lilychau1671]

It was nice hearing your background. I find Thai ladies are genuinely friendly, unlike some chinese mainland shows i watched. There i you and in Australia, we have Poh, she is lovely like you. Good job

[@dennydenlim]

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

[@maneerattermtanasombat8933]

I am Thai. But when I want to cook thai food, I think of Hot thai kitchen first before other channels. Your video is so easy to understand and creative, especially how can I found thai ingredients oversea and how to store it. Please keep chasing your dream! You have a special talent on cooking!

[@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 :)

[@masingrongmei3757]

Hii!! I just randomly typed my name on KZbin and I found out your channel. I'm from India (Assam) and I never thought that I will found someone who's name is also Pailin because I never seen or heard here in India with the same name. I'm very glad to see your channel and start loving you. Thank you ❤️❤️

[@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

[@mikesmith2102]

Good for you!!! Some people don't need a back story for their vids to have credibility. Cooks and mechanics need just a little history for their followers to know that you actually know what you know and it makes it easier for us to listen to what you have show. Hope you keep making vids for a long time.

[@vosstok75]

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

[@brigidatruman6978]

Thanks Pai for sharing your life and cooking. I love you and all your videos. You are beautiful being! Will be a forever fan of you. I’m a Filipina, now living in Australia.

[@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

[@dssin]

Love your recipes, techniques, simplicity and story Pai. Pailin, is a Khmer province in the Western part of Cambodia.

[@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!

[@lindawati4735]

Wow fantastic story about you I'm always show u video I'm from Indonesia

[@happymoments24]

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

[@hischild3759]

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

[@ZafrulKarim]

So happy to have discovered you. Your kitchen is truly Asian and truly international. Have certainly spiced up my cooking.

[@IvysKitchen]

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

[@ggeminii7788]

Wow what a great story. I came across your youtube channel when I moved out from mom a couple years ago and was interested in learning how to cook pad thai for the very first time. Thank you for all the key ingredient and recipes. You explained it very clearly and I love how you give more knowledge what they are.

[@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!

[@markhorsnell5268]

Another big HELLO! from (Auckland) New Zealand. Have wonderful long time friends in Thailand who I try to visit as often as I can. The maid loves to test her Thai dishes on me. We have a lot of fun. Naturally I'm a fan of Thai cuisine and I'm so glad you demonstrate how to make it from a Western base (ie. Vancouver). It makes it so much easier to have confidence to cook it here too. Keep up the good work.

[@BangkokGuideSmile]

ติดตามมาเงียบๆปีกว่า ดูตามทุกวีดีโอและชอบมากๆเลยค่ะ วีดีโอคุณภาพดี อธิบายเข้าใจง่ายมากปกติไม่ค่อยทำกับข้าวเท่าไร อยู่กรุงเทพกินข้าวนอกบ้านตลอด ไม่เคยรู้ว่าอาหารนี้มีส่วนผสมอะไรบ้าง ดูวีดีโอคุณไพลินนอกจากจะหิวตามทุกครั้งแล้วยังเรียนรู้คำศัพท์อาหารวัตถุดิบใหม่ๆใช้ในงานพากย์ทัวร์มัคคุเทศก์ได้ดีมากเลยค่ะ ขอบคุณมากค่ะ

[@raynagel7462]

My very best friend in my life was from Thailand he introduced me to Thai food and I love it, I was so happy to find your site! Thank you!

[@YourTechGuide.]

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

[@leslindelphin4602]

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[@jerrybdlben231]

Thank you for providing an introduction on your background. You are now my new favourite chef……well actually #2……right behind Chef Jean Pierre! But given he has been cooking for 50 years……you have plenty of time to catch him!! Cod Bless!! 😂😂

[@kingkingjustin]

you're an inspiration, Pai!

[@Flamingosu]

One day I ate peanut butter sauce with tofu at Thai resataurant. That was the best ever food I ever ate ! I like your description about brown rice and presentation. You are a gifted woman. Keep the good work up.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@mz5222]

Love your story. I have as you have been to many places, and I can pick some of your accents from different places, you have some high notes that took me by surprise. I am not from the US but again I can tell when somebody is from a norther part of a particular state of they are from New York, CA, Liverpool, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, you name it. Pailin keep doing your work it is refreshing, informative, and instructional. Cheers M

[@davidavina2007]

Wow, our family thought you were awesome before you told your story. Now we think you're uber awesome!

[@pameladenton3008]

I graduated from ISB in ‘73!

[@peterstang]

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

[@nurselerbasi4970]

Dear pai i love thai kitchen and since i have been watching your cooking show i start cooking myself. My family and i love your dishes and they are soo yummy. Thank you soo much. I love your explanations and your style as well. No wonder you are an excelent cook. Well done

[@archiekilmor]

Who are the ignorant moron's who "disliked" this video? Seriously, why? It is simply Pai summarising her life's journey. Anyway, Pai I think you are awesome and I've learned a lot about Thai cooking from watching your videos, so thanks for what you do. It doesn't hurt that your videos are even easier to watch owing to your beauty and natural radiance.

[@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.

[@zoesheng12]

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

[@swastik2123]

hey Pai, congrats, and we can see you have worked so hard to make it where you are. Your passion for cooking and a radiant smiling face always makes one feel fresh while watching your videos. Best part is the clarity in your presentation, and I believe that is a key takeaway. With love and best wishes from Bangalore aka Bengaluru.