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Payplay Celebrates 30th Birthday and Decides to Buy New House to Spend More Time With Mom

Singer Payplay celebrated her 30th birthday at a fan event in Bangkok, revealing she recently purchased a new house to spend more time with her mother. The milestone comes after seven years of career support from her devoted fanbase, who so

Payplay Celebrates 30th Birthday and Decides to Buy New House to Spend More Time With Mom
9 May Khaosod

Another significant milestone for Payplay Oreo, or Payplay Chatrapanya Khiowkham, a beloved singer who consistently receives unwavering support from her fanbase. Payplay held a celebration event called "Shine 30 Life in Full Bloom" to mark her 30th birthday with fans under the concept "Shine 30 NO.1996 Life in Full Bloom BLESSED, Lucky, Happy" at Charoen Thip Restaurant on Srinakarin Road in Bangkok. Before the event began, she gave an interview to media, sharing her feelings about her achievements and life plans for her thirties.

Turning 30? "I was a bit shocked by myself, but I'm climbing the steps of life. I feel more composed, quieter, not as energetic as I used to be," she said. On her dedicated fanbase, "I'm grateful to everyone who bought tickets. The system was difficult, but everything sold out in just 5 minutes. The venue only accommodates 700 people. For those who came today, it's been 7 years since Payplay Oreo was established. I'm deeply grateful to everyone who loves and supports me from the very beginning to this day. I believe everyone sees my development. At 30, the number three for the first time, being with loved ones on this day, I'm so grateful you took the time. Thank you for loving Payplay."

On her major gift to herself, "I've already received it. It should be six figures or possibly more. It's very heartwarming and energizing, motivating us to move forward. (Any gift for yourself this year?) This year I'm building stability for myself. I bought a new house from every drop of sweat I've invested into this home." What's special about this house? "There's a change in my life. I want to live with my mom, want to spend more time with her. So I decided to buy a house in Bangkok as a main residence. It's eight figures for complete furnishing and move-in ready."

Did your mom bless you? "My mom always says to live carefully, take care of my health, and make myself very happy. That's enough. My mom doesn't ask for much. (Did you post about your mom?) Yes, I wish for all the blessings I received this year, and bless my mom so she stays healthy and with us for a long time. That's enough. My fans' happiness is Payplay's happiness. Whether big or small, all happiness matters. Every bit of happiness that comes our way is happiness."

What about your friend Nook? "Today she has to call me 'older sister Payplay.' She was born in October, so she's younger. Today she has to call me 'older sister Payplay.' Normally she doesn't, and I'm not really her older sister."

Did you get a gift from your friend? "I see a 10-wheel truck parked outside. I might get a sports car. (Are you hoping for that?) I hope every year. Last year I got a remote-controlled car."

Thank you to yourself at age 29 that passed? "It's year 30 from 29. Every year has been miraculous and very happy. I've gone through everything. I cried throughout the year, and I was happy throughout the year too. But above all, there were people around me who loved me. Every journey, every moment had people I cared about. There were so many stories along the way. But I'm glad I've grown. I've grown amid storms, clear skies, and difficult times. But I got through it with my two legs and two arms."

At 30, do you want someone to be by your side? "I'm building a solid foundation for myself. As time passes, people come and go. Some good, some not. But their coming and going is fine. Some people pass through just leaving memories. At 30 now, I'm focused on work, I have a house, a solid foundation for my life. Personally, as an LGBTQ+ person, I need to have a strong family foundation. My future goals at 30, 31, and beyond? "Right now I'm planning to build stability, live happily, live with my family. (What's your happiness now?) Payplay's happiness is seeing people around me happy. When they're happy, it's Payplay's happiness too."

But are you an adult now? "Yes, you can tell from the way I stand and my body..."

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