I wanted to be in the top 10 in the world when I was eight years old. I grew up with golf as my parents owned a golf equipment shop, so I started playing when I was five. My sister (Moriya, seven at the time) and I went to lots of competitions until we collected enough points to play in junior competitions in the US. I was Asia-Pacific champion for four years running.

Going to the US made me realize that I wasn’t all that hot as a golfer. I always won golf competitions in Thailand but there are tons of great golfers in the US.

I realized I was just a beginner, and that I’d have to really improve to realize my dreams. I did. And I became the youngest player in the LPGA at 11.

Competition between sisters can’t be avoided. Mo and I always compete together, but in the end, I can count on her to tell me what’s wrong with my game. I’m lucky that I have her. Mo has been in many competitions before me as she was a bit older, so she always knows how to encourage me and gives me great tips. Now we play different tournaments, so I have to stand on my own two feet.

I live under pressure. Playing at tournaments is intense, especially at the recent Honda LPGA Thailand in Pattaya. That day I made up my mind to play for my country, to be the first Thai to win an LPGA event. But I lost.

Pressure is actually what supports me. After I lost in Hua Hin, I realized that the reason I was under so much pressure was actually because of the support that I got from everyone who believes in me. And when I lost, I saw that those people still stood by me, and will keep following me.

I’m competitive. Competition shows you your weaknesses and allows you to improve. That’s the challenge, to go up against brilliant competitors.

Being ready can happen at any age. Whenever you feel confident to go to another level in your life, just go for it. I decided to turn pro at the age of 17 because I’d never felt so confident. Now I’m ranked at 39, and I hope playing as full time will help me get in the top ten soon.

Even when you’re on top, there are always greater things that you can do. So far, I’ve done a good job, but I realize that I haven’t done a great job. The outcome was great, but I wasn’t, I still have lots more to improve on.

Golf is my happiness. I can’t say which part of my life was my happiest but I know whenever I grab my golf club, win or lose, I love it.

Every golf course has its own charm, its challenges. I like the golf course in Oakmont in the US where I played a couple of years ago. It really impressed me. I had never played a course that hard before. The more I played, the worse I got. I wish I could have a return match there.

Thailand must improve its sport science if we want to shine. People always have a misconception that children can’t train competitively, which is wrong. If you wait until they are grown up, it’s too late.

Golf requires tons of practice. When I need to fix a problem, I might spend a whole year trying to do it properly, over and over.

I still have to switch back and forth between tournaments and my school in Thailand. Luckily they help me by allowing me to do exams when I get back. I now spend most of my time in the US for tournaments.

My parents sacrificed themselves for me. They sold their cars and two houses to sponsor us. I was worried that they were taking too many risks. But as I played more and more, I saw my potential. I love what I do and they love what I do, so no matter what happens, we are confident that we can reach the world class that we’ve dreamed of.

I don’t have any regrets about my childhood. I’ve been competing since I was a kid, so I didn’t really make friends at school. But to me, the more you do, the more you have.

I love taking photos. I just shoot randomly—people, stuff, places—but I love it. Photography is an escape. I see beauty in everything. I’m not good at it but looking at my pictures makes me feel good.

I want to create a foundation to help poor kids or orphans to play golf. I feel so lucky that I have this perfect family while other kids don’t. It would be great if they had the chances that I was offered.

Stay true to your dream. I’ve never changed my dream since I was eight. I never thought of doing something else, even when I stumbled. Be patient and never forget your target is the most important thing in life.

Don’t be afraid of the outcome. I sacrificed everything for golf. But even if I’m not successful, I’ll still be happy that tried.