Senahoy Diving into a new business, he opens up about past experiences that were tough to overcome, but in the end, he managed to get through them. After falling, one must quickly get up and do what makes one happy—that's enough. Senahoy gave an interview to Thairath Entertainment.
How do you feel about starting a new business?
I have to say, whatever I do, I feel happy. When you do something you enjoy, happiness follows. This venture started from a place of contrast. I wasn't even a matcha drinker—I’d been drinking Americano coffee for almost 15 to 20 years. Whenever I drank coffee, I sent pictures to many people in the industry; I’ve experienced everything in the field.
But then, being with my girlfriend who drinks matcha, I thought, since we’re a couple, why not open my mind and try something new? I gave it a try, and it wasn’t that coffee was bad, but matcha made me feel refreshed all day. The first taste was surprisingly pleasant. So, we looked at each other—since Som wanted to have a cafe, we decided to make matcha and study it.
That day, we tasted about 50 different varieties, which really tested our palates. Finally, we found the one we wanted—it had a nutty flavor, more like nuts rather than seaweed-type matcha. Once we had that, we began studying and practicing whisking. We took one of the staff members, Som, and myself to learn together. At first, I tried but couldn’t get it right; Som did well, so we decided to open the shop.
Now, it’s been open for over 10 days. I sincerely want to thank everyone—some come just to encourage us. Thank you very much. We want to do something that feels comfortable, something that makes us want to get up and work. That means the past is behind us. Life was happy before. Our two feet must keep moving. Doing anything that brings happiness and waking up wanting to do things is better. Once we feel that way and arrive here, we just keep doing what we do.
I really want to thank everyone. Sometimes, you don’t expect people to send you encouragement. Seeing those messages, even if they aren’t spoken out loud, makes us feel loved and supported by many people. Including colleagues and juniors—I met a young woman who used to be a gymnast. She came over and handed me a note that said, “I will follow you everywhere, P’Hoy.” That day, I didn’t cry out of sadness but because I felt loved. Thanks to everyone—whether industry seniors or anyone else who sent support. I’m ready to move forward now.
Is taking these steps difficult for you given your journey?
I think it’s tough, but if you spend time on something that no longer brings joy, I’ve faced much heavier challenges before. If you see something that brings happiness ahead, moving forward isn’t hard. Decisions are easier now because I’ve been through far tougher times. This is like entering a new industry, requiring a different way to solve problems. I think it’s better not to say more about that. Sorry.
What lessons have you learned?
If possible, do what truly belongs to you. Do whatever you want with all your effort. It’s okay to start anew. I’ve been at rock bottom before. My resilience is strong, especially with so much support. Thank you very much.
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