How has your life changed since your pictures went viral?
Things have changed a lot. People on the street recognize me and want to take selfies with me. I have a fanclub both locals and foreigners too. It got hacked by someone asking for US$200 to get it back. I never gave him what he wanted, instead creating a new account and urging my fans to report the old one.
Were you looking for fame when you started to post pictures of your outfits?
Certainly not. I just liked playing with clothes and fabrics. But I have benefited greatly from fame. This is beyond what I could have imagined.
Have you had any job offers?
Of course! I have had many opportunites to be featured on TV. I’m currently shooting my first TV series as a main character who is a baan na or rural designer just like me. Hopefully it will be on air by the beginning of next year. Also, I will soon appear on international TV programs in Japan and the Philippines as well.
Do you have a plan for the future?
I sure would like to be a designer, but it's not my only dream. I love singing and playing guitar as well. Anyway, I’m just focusing on my work for now. People keep asking me if I will transform into female or not; the answer is I don’t want to be a girl. Boys are boys and girls are girls. I’m happy being like this. I just want to be whatever I want to be. That’s all.
When did you begin creating outifits?
Since I was young I've liked playing with clothes of any kind. I really wanted to walk like a model but didn't have any fashionable clothing to wear. That's why I decided to make my own.
What was your first creation?
I made my first collection five years ago from the mosquito net and blankets in my bedroom. It included about 12 evening dresses. I managed everything by myself, from designing the dresses to recording the video. It was very fun. Oh, there is actually a clip on my Facebook. [ow.ly/T0Yqd]
How do you make your own outfits?
I just tie things and mix them together because sewing creates a dead end. For example, I can still using all the blankets and mosquito nets after I've finished playing with them. I've never spent a single baht on creating an outfit; I only use what I already have.
Does your family help you with this?
Sometimes my mom asks around and borrows some material such as baskets or chicken cages from our neighbors. She is so proud of me, and keeps telling my story to her friends. My dad has been helping me with photoshoots lately too.
Who inspires you?
Honestly, I don’t have any specific idol. I barely know designers and stars. But I like watching fashion shows on both television and online just to learn how models walk. All the outfits I make are my own ideas.
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