Before becoming a chef, Chatsuda, affectionately known as “Ko”, was a journalist for Channel 7 BBTV News for over 15 years. During that time, she travelled across the country and experienced authentic Thai cuisine at some of the best fine dining restaurants and rustic rural villages.

Through her travels across Thailand, Ko fell in love with the distinct flavours and spices of each province. “When you hear the music of the wok, you want to jump in,” she says of her passion for the cuisine.

Inspired to learn how to recreate these culinary wonders, Ko studied professional Thai cooking and Thai restaurant management at Kasetsart University. Later, she completed Thailand’s top five-star hotel cooking program at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel.