Pechaya Wattanamontree (Thai: พีชญา วัฒนามนตรี; RTGS: Phichaya Watthanamontri; born 28 April 1989), who goes by the nickname Min (Thai: มิน), is a Thai model and actress.
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พีชญา วัฒนามนตรี | |
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| Born | Pechaya Wattanamontree April 28, 1989 |
| Nationality | Thai |
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| Years active | 2006–2024 |
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| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
She has been arrested for public fraud in The iCon Group case[1] and is detained in prison pending trial.[2]
Early life
Pechaya is a native of Nam Phong district, Khon Kaen province. She was born on 28 April 1989, as the second child of Supat Wattanamontree (former mayor of Nam Phong district)[3] and Kanchana Wattanamontree.[4] Her family operates a real estate business, a housing project[5] and is a building material distributor in Khon Kaen.[6][7][8]
Pechaya graduated from Khon Kaen University, Secondary Division where she played basketball.[9] She received the gold medal at the Unity No. 29 Chamchuri Games.[10] She was an exchange student at the World Experience program at Columbia Falls High School, Montana.[11][12] She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Liberal Arts Arts Business English from Assumption University on 18 January 2014.[13]
Career
Pechaya entered the fashion industry in 2006 via the "Miss Teen Thailand" contest. She finished as 1st runner-up in the media and Miss I-Mobile.[14] Pechaya signed with Channel 7, her first lakorn (Thai drama) was Pla Boo Thong in 2009.[15] She then performed in Reun Son Ruk and Ruk Nai Marn Mek, Thailand's most popular drama that year.[16]
In 2010, Pechaya received the Most Popular Star award from institutions including the Young Rising Star Award. From Siam Dara Star Award[17] Hot Female Rising Star of the Year From Inside TV Hot Awards and the Rising Star Award From Maya Pop Vote.[18]
On November 20, 2020, Channel 7 announced that Min decided not to renew her contract with the label. She is currently a freelance actress.[19]
Personal life
She had a relationship with businessman Pitak Spatam (Oat).[20] On November 4, Min reveals that she has been single for over 4 months. She dated Oat Pitak for over 4 years before they broke up.[21]
The iCon Group case
Pechaya was arrested on 16 October 2024 for prosecution on charges of public fraud.[1] She is now detained in the Central Women's Correctional Institution pending trial after her bail request was rejected by the Criminal Court on grounds of flight risk.[2]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Duay Rak (With Love) | Saifon | |
| 2014 | Kwam Lub Nang Marn Rai (The secret of devil's girl) | Bussaba | |
| 2016 | The Nursery Room 3D | Ye Zi Fei | |
| 2019 | Double Action Mission Legend Siam | ||
| 2021 | Sai Hua Pai Naai Suan Kern | Pakkad |
Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Plah Boo Thong | Auy/Ai | Channel 7 | |
| 2010 | Reun Son Ruk | ML Daranij Rajasakmontritham | Support Role | |
| Ruk Nai Marn Mek | Valika Siriwit (Sai/NongSai) | |||
| Sawan Saang | OunJai | |||
| 2011 | Bundai Dok Ruk | Krachao | ||
| Bo Bay | Khaopan | Cameo | ||
| 2012 | Pang Sanaeha | Siangwaan / Plaidao | ||
| Pin Anong | Pin | |||
| Yok Luerd Mungkorn | Gingmei | |||
| 2013 | Cinderella Rong Tao Tae | Han (Goose)/ Honey | ||
| 2014 | Lah Ruk Sut Kob Fah | Matana Kiatkumjorn (Mats) | ||
| 2015 | Baan Sai Thong | Potjaman Pinitan/ Potjaman Sawangwong | ||
| 2016 | Look Mai Klai Ton | Rasa Bodinthawatcha (Sa) | ||
| 2017 | Koo Za Rod Zab | Rosirin (Rose) | ||
| 2018 | Nang Thip | Chaofa Thipchai | ||
| 2019 | Song Naree | Panitee [Neung] / Paniti [Song] (twins) | ||
| 2020 | Sapai Import | Arisa (Lisa) | ||
| 2022 | Devil Sister | Irin | GMMTV | Main Role |
Discography
| Year | Song Title | Notes |
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| 2010 | สวรรค์สร้าง | with Siwat Chotchaicharin Sawan Saang OST |
| หากเรายังรักกัน | with Channel 7 artists | |
| 2011 | คนขอนแก่น | Collected artists from Khon Kaen Province |
| บันไดดอกรัก | with Akkaphan Namart Bundai Dok Ruk OST | |
| 2012 | ปางเสน่หา | with Thanapon Nimtaisuk Pang Sanaeha OST |
| เกลียดตัวเอง | Pin Anong OST | |
| 2014 | เพลงนิทรา | Lah Ruk Sut Kob Fah OST |
| 2015 | รอยเท้าพ่อ | with Channel 7 artists, a Special Project Commemorating the 88th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King |
| 2017 | เป็นเธอเมื่อไหร่ | with Sukollawat Kanaros Koo Za Rod Zab OST |
| 2020 | เธอทำให้ฉันไม่มีแฟน | with Supol Phuasirirak, Special Project Secre7 Room |
| แรงดึงดูดความรัก | with Mick Tongraya Sapai Import OST | |
| 2022 | ยิ่งร้ายยิ่งรัก | Devil Sister OST |
Master of Ceremony: MC ON TV
| Year | Thai title | Title | Network | Notes | With |
| 2018–present | Minnie Mouth | YouTube:Pechaya Channel | |||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2006 | Miss Teen Thailand | 1st Runner-up | — | Won |
| Media's Favorite | — | Won | ||
| Miss I-Mobile | — | Won | ||
| 2010 | Siam Dara Awards 2010 | Best New-coming Actress | Pla Boo Thong | Won[22] |
| TV Inside Hot Awards 2010 | Hottest Actress of the year | Won | ||
| OK! Awards 2010 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated | |
| Rising Star | — | Nominated | ||
| 2011 | Top Awards 2010 | Best Rising Star | — | Nominated |
| FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 | Ranking no. 15 | — | Won | |
| Maya Popular Vote 2010 | The Rising Star | — | Won | |
| OK! Awards 2011 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Siam Dara Stars Awards 2012 | สวยทิ่มใจ | — | Won |
| Popular Vote Award (Female) | — | Nominated | ||
| FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 | Ranking no. 15 | — | Won | |
| Ganesha | Outstanding Lead Actress | Yok Luerd Mungkorn | Won | |
| Sudsapda Young & Smart Vote 2012 | Popular Actress | — | Won | |
| Siam Entertainment Star's Light Awards 2012 | Charming Girl | — | Won[23] | |
| 2013 | The 10th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Popular Actress | — | Nominated |
| Daradaily The Great Awards 2012 | Lead Actress in Drama | — | Nominated | |
| MThai Top Talk-About 2013 | Most Mentioned Actress | — | Nominated | |
| Channel 7 Sang San Awards | Couple of the Year (with Weir Sukollawat Kanarot) | Pin Anong | Won | |
| Best Female Lead | Won | |||
| สุดยอดนักแสดงเจ้าบทบาทหญิง | — | Won | ||
| The Audience's Favorite, Female Actress | — | Nominated | ||
| ขวัญใจ 7 สี ฝ่ายหญิง | — | Nominated | ||
| Mekhala Awards | Popular Female Actress | — | Won | |
| Kazz Awards 2013 | Popular Female Star | — | Won | |
| The 4th Nataraj Award | Best Actress | Yok Luerd Mungkorn | Nominated | |
| TV Pool Star Party Awards | Charming Girl | — | Won | |
| FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2013 | Ranking no. 34 | — | Won | |
| Siam Dara Stars Awards 2013 | สวยทิ่มใจ | — | Nominated | |
| OK! Awards 2013 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated | |
| Starlight Awards | Beautiful Smiling Girl | — | Won | |
| 2014 | Daradaily The Great Awards 2013 | Lead Actress in Drama | — | Nominated |
| MThai Top Talk-About 2014 | Most Mentioned Actress | — | Nominated | |
| Kazz Awards 2014[24] | Female Superstar of The Year | — | Won | |
| Popular Female Stars | — | Nominated | ||
| Couple of the Year (with Saran Sirilak) | — | Nominated | ||
| Siam Dara Stars Awards 2014 | Popular Female Vote | — | Nominated | |
| EFM Awards 2014 | Popular Star | — | Nominated | |
| OK! Awards 2014 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated | |
| FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2014 | Ranking no. 22 | — | Won | |
| Royal Honours Awards | Grateful Daughter | — | Won | |
| Starlight Awards | Best Hair 2014 | — | Won | |
| 2015 | Gmember Awards 2015 | Best Couple of the Year (with Weir Sukollawat Kanarot) | — | Nominated |
| Daradaily The Great Awards 2014 | Lead Actress in Film | — | Nominated | |
| Hot Girl of the Year | — | Nominated | ||
| MThai Top Talk-About 2015 | Most Mentioned Actress | — | Nominated | |
| Maya Awards 2015 | Popular Female Lead in Film | Kwam Lub Nang Marn Rai | Won[25] | |
| People's Favorite Couple (with Weir Sukollawat Kanarot) | — | Nominated | ||
| The 30th Surasawadee Royal Award | Popular Female Lead | — | Nominated | |
| Kazz Awards 2015[26] | Favorite of The Media | — | Won | |
| Popular Female Stars | — | Nominated | ||
| Siam Dara Stars Awards 2015 | Sexy Star | — | Won | |
| Starlight Awards[27] | 4th Sexy Actresses | — | Won | |
| นางเอกอินเตอร์ | — | Won | ||
| 2017 | Kazz Awards 2017 | Super star International Award | — | Won[28] |
| 2019 | HOWE AWARDS 2019 | HOWE DIVA AWARD | — | Won |
| 4th Nakarat Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role | Song Naree | Won[29] | |
| 2020 | Maya Awards 2020 | Outstanding Female Actress | Won[30] |
References
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