Thai heartthrob Pachara Chirathivat, also known as Peach Pachara, has established himself as an accomplished actor and musician, as well as a successful businessman.
For those who may not know, Peach started his acting career in 2011. Since then, he has been featured in numerous film and television projects.
His most recent appearances include starring roles in the 2023 Prime Video series Curse Code and his latest project, the 2024 Netflix series The Believers.
Alongside his acting endeavors, Peach has also delved into the music scene, contributing to rock bands such as "Rooftop" and "White Rose" in Thailand.
PEACH PACHARA: SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN
However, Peach's ambitions extend beyond the spotlight.
With a keen eye for business opportunities, he has co-founded skincare and cosmetics brands in Thailand, including popular names like SNAILWHITE, Oxecure, and Snake Brand.
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Expanding his entrepreneurial ventures, Peach has introduced these Thai brands to the Philippine market through a partnership with businessman Nicko Falcis.
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Peach and Nicko, together with Peach's close friend Chayapatra Thongcharoen, have also brought Potato Corner to Thailand.
Peach takes immense pride in the remarkable success of the snack bar in his homeland, which now boasts over 100 branches since its establishment in 2016.
When questioned about his decision to introduce Potato Corner to his home country, Peach revealed his personal fondness for the products.
"I love the product, I think it tastes good, because I like fried stuff," Peach shared in an exclusive interview with PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) on April 4, 2024, at Bar Flora in Quezon City.
He added, "I used to be fat when I was a kid, so it's a kind of thing that I like, you know, french fries."
Beyond his personal affinity for the brand, Peach instinctively sensed during his first taste that Thai people would also embrace the beloved Filipino snack brand.
The actor explained, "I think the taste of the product really matches with Thai preferences as well, so I think that could really work. That's the whole reason why I brought it in."
Peach attributes the success of his business ventures in both Thailand and the Philippines to a significant factor: the remarkable similarity between Filipinos and Thais, an observation he personally noted.
"I think... Thailand and Philippines are more similar than we think, and more than we expected.
"The way we eat is the same, our lifestyle is pretty much the same.
"We've been hanging out in the malls, as well. Thai people love the mall, as well. The traffic, as well, it's the same.
"So we kind of have that kind of similar, as well.
"In terms of the... demographically, we're kind of quite close. So I think it's good to bridging that as well, to bring Thai products here and bring Philippines products back to Thailand, as well."
PEACH PACHARA: TIPS TO YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS
At just 30 years old, Peach has already made considerable strides in the world of business.
His key advice for aspiring entrepreneurs highlights the value of passion above all else.
According to Peach, genuine enthusiasm for a product or industry is essential for navigating the challenges inherent in entrepreneurship and ultimately achieving success.
"I think my advice for all the businessmen out there is don't follow the money," he told PEP.ph.
"That's a starting point. Don't think of things that will make yourself rich, but think of things that you want to do, where your passion lies, what is the itch that you want to scratch."
For Peach, passion serves as a guiding force, helping entrepreneurs to weather the inevitable storms and emerge stronger on the other side.
His own journey stands as a testament to this philosophy, as he continues to build upon his successes in various business ventures.
Peach said, "I think that's a key point of everything. Once you have the passion for certain particular products, certain particular industry, or an invention, it will work out by itself.
"You will know how to get away through things because you have that passion."
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