Pam Pichaya

Pichaya Soontornyanakij (Thai: พิชญา สุนทรญาณกิจ, born Pichaya Utharntharm; Thai: พิชญา อุทารธรรม) is professionally known as Chef Pam, is a Thai chef, restaurateur, and television personality. She is best known for her work in contemporary Thai-Chinese cuisine and as the founder of the Michelin-starred POTONG in Bangkok, Thailand. She was named The World’s Best Female Chef 2025 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, following her recognition as Asia’s Best Female Chef in 2024. Chef Pam is the first Asian and Thai female chef to receive the World’s Best Female Chef award. She has received multiple accolades throughout her career, including one Michelin star for POTONG, the “Opening of the Year” award from the Michelin Guide, and the “3 Knives” status from The Best Chef Awards, a recognition unique among Thai female chefs.

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