How did you start doing this job?
I used to run an import/export business and it wasn’t so successful. I had lost millions before, and I kept fighting, until I couldn’t take it anymore. I bought a Kuan Yin CD [devotional songs to a Chinese goddess] to help me cope. Those songs really touched me, and I started hearing Kuan Yin speaking to me. I then found myself knowing things people couldn’t possibly know.

When did you realize your powers?
I was watching TV at home one day, and I heard someone talking to me. The voice was saying that it was time for me to go study astrology. I hesitated at first because I wasn’t really into that kind of thing. But then I thought I might as well try it. Maybe it’s what I’m actually here for.

How do you perform your magic?
I start by merely looking at a customer’s face. If I can’t see enough, I ask for their full name. The sound directs me as to what color the name should be written in. It usually takes two hours per session but it depends on what I see. Apart from giving advice on their business and personal life, I also do a feng-shui consultancy. It may sound unbelievable, but I can feel what a house or a piece of land used to be in the past.

Who are your customers?
Many are from other countries like China, Australia and America, but there are also Thai celebrities, officials and big business owners. I have good customers.

Is it your innate ability or your training that’s made you what you are?
I’ve had a kind heart since I was a little girl and like to give without expecting anything in return. When I do bad things, I find myself more immediately affected by karma than others and that’s how I decided to become an example for other people. I have holy things that keep me on the correct path. I didn’t really learn anything from those astrology courses, just the opportunity to practice telling my classmates’ fortunes.

How do you know which holy people will speak to you?
I just know. I can see their images when I close my eyes while telling fortunes. It’s mostly Kuan Yin and also others, like King Rama V, Mae Ya Mo, Mae Ya Nak, Priest Pern, Priest Toh. I also see common spirits that come with the customers to ask for their own wishes.

How does it help people?
I don’t encourage people to foolishly believe whatever I say. All I do is direct them to the correct path and express what the gods say. When I see my customers’ mistakes, I bring those issues up. The best solution for all difficulties is to have a pure heart and to not cause trouble to others.

Have you ever been told that your prophecy is wrong?
Not yet. But, I can prove my accuracy. Clients better make sure that they’ve followed my suggestions before making judgments.

How do you charge?
It varies case by case—anywhere from four to six digits.

Do you have any children? Will you pass on your skills to them?
In my first month of pregnancy I knew that it was a girl, without any tests, and that she’s a gift from Kuan Yin. My daughter also has the sixth sense. She’s an ordinary 18-year-old now and I don’t expect much from her; I just hope that she has a good heart. This specialty cannot be 100 percent taught. Doing dharma seven days and seven nights won’t do any good if you still think ill about other people.
Pattawan can be reached at 081-641-7759.