Maem`s recipe

The story of Saktithanatt Pranputthisuk, known to her friends by the Thai nickname Maem and professionally as Prima, is a profound testament to the power of spiritual transformation over adversity. From a highly successful engineer in Thailand to a pioneering business owner in Gävle, Sweden, her life is defined by a fierce pursuit of integrity, ultimately anchored by a faith she describes as the "breath of life."

💔 From Professional Perfection to Profound Betrayal

Maem's life in Thailand was one of apparent perfection. She and her Thai husband were both highly accomplished, well-paid engineers enjoying a seemingly flawless life. This foundation violently fractured when she discovered her husband's betrayal—a rekindled relationship with a high school acquaintance.

The other woman contacted Maem, claiming Maem cared only for her work, delivering a brutal blow to her self-worth. Devastated and unable to compromise her absolute trust, 29-year-old Maem saw the betrayal as a catastrophic personal failure. In a dramatic act of finality she called "cutting the bridge," she quit her career and fled Thailand for refuge with an aunt in Sweden. She felt utterly destabilized, describing the feeling of having "fallen down while standing."

🇸🇪 Building a White-Collar Sanctuary in a New Land

For nearly eight years, Maem sought a meager footing working in her aunt’s restaurant. Approaching 40, she executed a drastic pivot, opening Prima Thai Massage. The transition was jarring: moving from using her "brain" as an engineer to using her body as a therapist, struggling with Swedish business laws, taxes, and high costs.

Crucially, she faced a market she estimated was 90% engaged in "grey" (illegitimate) services. Maem drew a firm line, committing to run a genuine, "white-collar" therapeutic practice. She intentionally priced her services higher, starting at 600 SEK per hour (later 690 SEK), which successfully discouraged inappropriate clientele. This unwavering commitment to integrity allowed the business to stabilize, and she now plans to spend the next five years developing her shop and expanding into spa services.

👶 Unexpected Motherhood and New Relationships

Amidst her intense entrepreneurial journey and spiritual transformation, Maem found unexpected joy in motherhood. Despite previously being told by doctors that she had problems with her womb and could not conceive, she gave birth at the age of 36.

The relationship with the child's younger father (22-23) ended due to differing life stages and his habit of partying. Maem secured 100% custody of her daughter. Though the father is no longer involved, her daughter became the center of her new life and a significant source of stability.

💖 The Breath of Life: A Message of Faith and Forgiveness

The most transformative element of Maem's journey was her quest for spiritual meaning to mend her shattered soul. Born into a strict Islamic family, she turned to an intense, rigid Buddhist practice after her divorce, dedicating herself to good deeds and constant practice to resolve past karma. Yet, the difficulties persisted, leading her to a breaking point where she felt overwhelmed by bad karma and desperately wished to "die" and restart her life.

In this moment of profound despair, a friend introduced her to Christianity. Listening to the music brought her peace, and the community offered unconditional love. She experienced a powerful vision of Jesus as a white light, which delivered the words her uncompromising soul desperately needed: "You are not alone. Be patient. You must forgive yourself. You are good."

This faith became the "water" that softened her rigid, engineering-based personality. She maintains that while Islam is her origin, her "blood and flesh," Christianity is the "breath of life" that keeps her going. It taught her mercy, forgiveness, and unconditional love, which she applies daily, allowing her to apologize and reconcile with her daughter and staff.

✨ Maem's Message to the Reader:

Maem wants her journey to be a beacon of hope, especially for those who feel broken by betrayal or despair. She stresses that if you feel you have exhausted every effort—like she did with intense work and religious rigidity—there is always a deeper, softer path. "I want people to know that no matter how much bad karma you think you have, or how completely you feel you have failed, faith can provide the unconditional love you need to forgive yourself and start again," she asserts. She firmly believes this spiritual foundation is the single most important factor enabling her peaceful, stable life today.

🍜 Khai Tun: The Simple Taste of Stability

The simple dish that symbolizes her current stability is Khai Tun (Thai Steamed Egg). It is a comforting meal she makes often because her daughter loves it and avoids oily dishes. Her unique recipe involves mixing beaten eggs with hot water, seasoning, and a little milk, whisking it until it forms "threads," and then steaming it gently with toppings like shrimp or ground chicken. This humble, nourishing meal represents a life rebuilt on solid ground, seasoned with the unconditional love and forgiveness she has finally embraced.