Bongkoch Satongun

Bongkoch "Bee" Satongun (; born 1976) is a native Thai chef and restaurateur. She is known for her restaurant, Paste Bangkok, which received a Michelin star. Chef Bee has expanded the Paste brand to neighboring Laos and recently opened a third venue in Australia.

Early life and career Prior to the opening of Paste, Satongun spent years researching the history of Thai cuisine, re-creating ancient recipes and culinary techniques alongside chef, husband and business partner, Jason Bailey.

Both Satongun and Bailey had humble beginnings, from Satongun's childhood memories of pounding herbs with pestle on mortar to assist her mother's street food stall business in Bangkok, to Bailey's experiences growing up in the Southern Highlands of Australia. She met her husband on one of his earlier research trips to Thailand. At Paste, dishes represent regional Thai cuisine, taking inspiration from ancient Thai recipes and royal family cookbooks.

In 2018, Paste Bangkok was awarded its first Michelin star in the inaugural Michelin Guide Bangkok.

Other restaurants and pursuits In 2018, Satongun and Bailey opened their first overseas branch of Paste, Paste Laos at the Apsara in the town of Luang Prabang. Currently, Bailey is working on the development of Paste in Australia. 10 Best Michelin-rated Restaurants in Bangkok by The Guardian, 2017 One Michelin star, Michelin Guide Bangkok, 2018, 2021 Thailand Chef Ambassador by Gault & Millau Guide, 2018