Kanokporn Tongaram is a Thai chef, the founder and head of the *SO* restaurant in Milan. Her career is dedicated to offering authentic cuisine from the Isan region of northeastern Thailand, presented without adaptations for the Western palate. Through her creations, Tongaram reinterprets traditional family recipes, placing a rigorous emphasis on the use of original ingredients and fidelity to the purest flavors of her homeland. Her uncompromising approach and profound knowledge of raw materials have earned her significant international recognition. In 2024, her restaurant was awarded one star by the Michelin Guide Italy 2025, making her the first female Thai chef to receive this distinction in Italy. This milestone has highlighted her contribution to the promotion of regional Thai cuisine within the European gastronomic landscape.