From a cocktail bar in Bangkok to a surprise proposal in Italy
We first met in a 1940s Cuban-inspired cocktail bar in Bangkok. After a few brief but memorable conversations and a kiss goodbye, we promised to keep in touch, hoping we would meet again soon.
Things truly took off when Dave suggested a spontaneous trip to Koh Chang. We woke up to the sound of waves, enjoyed kayaking and fresh seafood dinners — and on one adventurous day, kayaked to a nearby island, rowing back in the dark with flying fish jumping around our boat.
Six months in, we organised a trip to Mukdahan to visit Preaw's family. Secretly, Dave encouraged this trip before their planned summer adventure in Europe — he knew he wanted to propose and wanted to introduce himself properly first.
Our dream European trip finally happened — Lisbon, Mallorca, Italy, Copenhagen. In the picturesque town of Manarola, Dave arranged a surprise proposal with a photographer at 5:30 AM. Despite waking up to rain, the clouds cleared just in time for the perfect moment.
After returning to Bangkok, we quickly moved into a new apartment. Life became a mix of spontaneous trips, Thai food and sushi dinners, badminton, cycling, and constantly finding something adventurous to do together.
Between our adventures and busy Bangkok life, we're now joyfully preparing for our wedding on February 14th, 2026 — sharing this special day with all of you in Preaw's scenic hometown, overlooking the Mekong River connecting Thailand and Laos.





