Life isn’t one straight line. It’s layers of story — some from my Thai roots, some from my family, and some from surprising new places.

This series brings it all together, one chapter at a time. Watch, listen, and see how it unfolds.

I built this space for you — to slow down, to listen, and to see where Thai culture and math confidence intersect in real life.

“I don’t need you anymore, Mommy.”

Chapter 1 – From Thai Kitchens to School Buses

Brendan’s first day of school in Bangkok — and the heartbreaking moment he told me, “I don’t need you anymore, Mommy.” A raw story about independence, parenting, and beginnings.

Thai Mama, Math Kids: The starting place — how my love for Thai food, my family history, and my husband Ralph’s teaching came together.

Chapter 2 – Smart Kids, Sweet Kids

Smart vs. Sweet: Raising Kids in Two School Systems

Brendan the brilliant vs. Nicholas the sweetest — two brothers shaped by different school systems and parenting lessons along the way.

Chapter 3 – The Teacher’s Guilt

Why My Husband Still Hand-Grades Every Paper

Ralph, a devoted math teacher, hand-grades every page to understand how his students think. His dedication — and guilt — reveal the true heart of teaching.

Chapter 4 – Math, Music and Me

How I Fell Out of Love with Math (and Found It Again Through Music)

My story of curiosity shut down in 7th grade, turning my brain off math, and how music later showed me math was always there.

Chapter 5 – Math Is the Baseline

Math Is the Baseline: What Every Parent Should Know

From coding to design to history — all my children’s careers trace back to math. Why math is not just a subject, but the baseline of life.

Interlude — My Different Worlds. Something I'd like to share with you.

This could be your next step:

For parents

  • 5 Reasons Your Smart Kid Is Still Struggling in Math (quick video).

  • A short webinar with answers from Ralph, and a workbook.

  • The Diagnostic Test Audit for Grades 5–7 and 8–11: How Ralph gets to understand your child so he can help them move forward.

For food lovers

  • Cook Like A THAI (Beginners Plus).

  • Thai Food Like A BOSS (Connoisseurs).

For Street Food fans

  • My book From Gaprow To Keemao — Thai street food the real way. (Going back to its regular price soon!)

  • Print copy From Gaprow To Keemao — Thai street food the real way. (Almost gone-No reprinting!)

  • Puddprikking — a deeper, connoisseur-level course with all my shortcuts and tips.

👉 Visit T.BOSS Puddprikking and master the old techniques of the dish most misunderstood by most Thais of today!

Chapter 6 – Spaghetti Bowl Brain

Closing with humor and honesty — my spaghetti bowl brain, the Las Vegas Strip, and why life’s tangles can still lead to magic.

Where would you like to follow from here?

You had enough with recipes that don't work, and really want to get to the real Thai cooking!
I've got you! Choose this one. 😍
You're worried your child might not pass math this year?
Let's get their grades up. Choose this one. 👇
Looking for ideas for a romantic Thai cooking date night, but you also know your child needs help in math?
No problems, you can do both journeys🥰

Thank you for being here, for watching, and for sharing this journey with me.

💛 Kawbkhunka,

Pradichaya (and Milton 🐾)

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Pradichaya Poonyarit is the author of From Gaprow To Keemao And Recipes In Between, and the founder of Cook Like A Thai. Raised in Thailand and mentored by traditional home cooks, she teaches the philosophy and awareness behind authentic Thai cooking.

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