I’m Not Lucky. I Know How to Embrace Opportunities.
From Survival to Success
Sixteen years ago, after graduating with a Higher Vocational Certificate in Accounting, I started my career working for a company, earning just 7,000 baht a month before social security deductions.
As a single mother, I realized that this income was not enough to support my family. I decided to leave my job and pursue massage services as a way to earn a better living and build a better future for myself and my child.
In the beginning, I accepted almost everyone. I had around ten clients every weekend, yet sometimes I was left with only 50 baht after expenses. I charged very little because I lacked experience and knew almost nothing about running a business.
But I was willing to learn.
Through my clients, I improved my English and gradually gained a better understanding of the industry. Then one day, a Canadian client introduced me to a different type of service. I had never heard of it before, so I asked him, “Who would pay me for that?”
He simply replied, “There are plenty of people who would.”
That conversation opened my mind to possibilities I had never considered.
I eventually combined massage with teasing and denial, and the response was incredible. Clients enjoyed the experience, new clients started coming in, and many returned to become regulars. Instead of focusing on chasing the clients I already knew, I began looking for new opportunities and discovering what my clients truly valued.
Over time, I realized that my clients could teach me much more than techniques. They introduced me to new ideas, shared business perspectives, and helped me see possibilities beyond what I already knew.
I learned to listen, adapt, improve, and recognize opportunities when they appeared.
Moving Up the Pyramid
Imagine a pyramid with ten levels. I started at the bottom, accepting almost everyone because I needed to survive.
Step by step, I gained experience, refined my services, and learned how to position myself differently.
Today, after 16 years in this industry, I no longer need to exhaust myself serving ten clients just to make ends meet. I have learned to focus on the right clients — people who appreciate my services, respect my time, and understand the value of what I offer.
I didn’t start with a business plan. I started with a need to survive.
Along the way, I built experience, developed my own approach, and learned how to create opportunities for myself.
I’m not lucky. I’m willing to learn, adapt, take calculated chances, and make the most of the opportunities I encounter.
And 16 years later, look how far I’ve come.
Respect Goes Both Ways
Experience has also taught me that not every client is the right client for me.
I no longer feel the need to prove myself to people who constantly question my worth, challenge my boundaries, or tell me what I should or shouldn’t do.
I know what I bring to the table, and I know what I am comfortable offering. I don’t need to accept every request or every opportunity to prove my value.
The clients I value most are those who respect my time, my profession, and my boundaries — just as I respect theirs.
They understand that a professional relationship is built on mutual respect. They don’t make me feel that I have to justify my worth, because they recognize the value of my work.
I don’t chase clients who try to bring me down. I choose to work with people who appreciate what I offer.
After 16 years, I have learned that choosing the right clients is just as important as developing the right services.
The clients at the top of the pyramid understand one simple thing: respect goes both ways.
They respect my time. They respect my profession. And they respect me — just as I respect myself.
Always Open to Growth
I also appreciate clients who inspire me with new ideas, share their knowledge, and offer fresh perspectives on business.
I believe there is always something new to learn. I value conversations that challenge me to think differently, recognize new possibilities, and discover better ways to grow.
Their insights can help me refine my services, elevate the quality of my work, and continue developing professionally.
I’m confident in what I have built, but I will never assume that I have nothing left to learn.
To me, growth means staying curious, remaining open-minded, and never being afraid to improve.
The Journey Behind the Woman I Am Today
When I started this journey 16 years ago, my son was only six years old.
As a mother, I had a responsibility to build a better future for both of us. Every booking, every returning client, every lesson, and every opportunity became part of that journey.
I worked hard, learned along the way, and built my career one step at a time.
Today, my son is studying engineering at one of Bangkok’s leading universities. It is one of the achievements I am most proud of, not simply because of where he studies, but because I know how far we have come together.
My career has given me more than an income. It has given me the opportunity to grow, become more independent, and work toward a brighter future for my son and myself.
For that, I am genuinely grateful to every client who has been part of my journey.
A Mother, a Woman, and My Own Values
For a long time, whenever people asked me about my son, I chose not to answer. I have always believed that his life is private, and I want to protect that privacy.
Today, I am sharing this part of my story not to reveal his personal life, but to express my pride as a mother and to give people a glimpse of the journey behind the woman I have become.
If you want to know more details about my son, my answer remains the same: I prefer to keep his life private. I hope you will respect that.
My son is one of the reasons I have worked so hard, but my boundaries are not only about being a mother. They are also about my own dignity, values, comfort, and self-respect.
I know that not every request is right for me, and I do not need to accept everything to prove that I am good at what I do.
I choose my services carefully. I choose the clients I work with. And I choose to maintain boundaries that allow me to feel confident in the woman I am.
I am proud of the career I have built, the lessons I have learned, and the person I have become through 16 years of experience.
And, of course, I want my son to be proud of his mother, too.
My journey is not just a story about making a living. It is a story about survival, growth, self-respect, and a mother’s determination to create a better future for her child.
Money can provide opportunities, but it cannot define a person’s values, dignity, or the pride that comes from knowing how far they have come.
Sixteen years ago, I started because I needed to survive.
Today, I continue because I know my worth, I believe in growth, and I choose my own path.
And I am truly grateful to every client who has respected me and been part of that journey. ❤️