STORY BOARD
2014
In 2014, May left her corporate world behind and opened a humble street stall in Pattaya, cooking fresh Thai dishes with heart. She charmed every guest with a surprise amuse bouche, elegant menus, and a single wooden table. It wasn’t long before word spread and her little stall became the talk of the town.
MAYs Street Stall
Pattaya, Thailand
2015
Just six months after launching her street stall, May opened her first roofed restaurant. The very first MAYs was born inside a wholesale market in Pattaya, where guests continued to dine for the next three unforgettable years.
MAYs Ratanakorn
Pattaya, Thailand
2017
When the lease at the wholesale market ended, May set out to find a new home. This time, it had to be indoors—guests were asking for air-conditioning and a more refined setting than the roadside charm they’d grown used to. And so, MAYs Pattaya was born.
MAYs Pattaya
Pattaya, Thailand
2017
In 2017, May was approached by investors from Bali. By the end of that year, MAYs Bali opened its doors in the heart of Seminyak. With its bold flavours and signature charm, it quickly became a favourite among locals and travellers alike.
MAYs Bali
Bali, Indonesia
2018
​In early 2018, MAYs sold its first master franchise to a prominent investor in Vietnam and opened MAYs Factory in Thao Dien—the vibrant heart of Ho Chi Minh City's artistic community—as its very first branch in the country.
MAYs Factory
Saigon, Vietnam
2018
Shortly after launching MAYs Factory, MAYs opened its flagship restaurant in the prestigious Dong Khoi district of Ho Chi Minh City. Spanning 400 sqm in a prime location, it quickly became the go-to spot for business leaders, politicians, and celebrities.
MAYs Dong Khoi
Saigon, Vietnam
2019
Riding on the success in Vietnam, May set her sights on Bangkok—opening her flagship restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 12. Nestled in the heart of the bustling shopping and business district, it quickly drew in locals and tourists alike, all eager to experience her refined take on Thai cuisine.
MAYs Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
2022
In 2022, May made her return to the scene, reopening MAYs Pattaya for the first time since COVID-19 shook the world in 2020. By the end of that year, MAYs Pattaya celebrated its strongest year yet—earning the title of top-ranked restaurant in Pattaya on Google.
MAYs Pattaya 2.0
Pattaya, Thailand
2025
MAYs Hiriketiya
Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka
In August 2025, May launched MAYs Hiriketiya, a beachfront Thai dining experience set in a lush tropical garden on Sri Lanka’s stunning southern coast. Blending signature MAYs flavors with island charm, it’s set to become Hiriketiya’s must-visit culinary destination.
