# Pechaya Wattanamontree

Pechaya Wattanamontree (Thai: พีชญา วัฒนามนตรี; RTGS: Phichaya Watthanamontri; born 28 April 1989), who goes by the nickname Min (Thai: มิน), is a Thai model and actress.
She has been arrested for public fraud in The iCon Group case and is detained in prison pending trial.

## Early life

Pechaya is a native of Nam Phong district, Khon Kaen province. She was born on 28 April 1989, as the second child of Supat Wattanamontree (former mayor of Nam Phong district) and Kanchana Wattanamontree. Her family operates a real estate business, a housing project and is a building material distributor in Khon Kaen.
Pechaya graduated from Khon Kaen University, Secondary Division where she played basketball. She received the gold medal at the Unity No. 29 Chamchuri Games. She was an exchange student at the World Experience program at Columbia Falls High School, Montana. She graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Liberal Arts Arts Business English from Assumption University on 18 January 2014.

## Career

Pechaya entered the fashion industry in 2006 via the "Miss Teen Thailand" contest. She finished as 1st runner-up in the media and Miss I-Mobile. Pechaya signed with Channel 7, her first lakorn (Thai drama) was Pla Boo Thong in 2009. She then performed in Reun Son Ruk and Ruk Nai Marn Mek, Thailand's most popular drama that year.
In 2010, Pechaya received the Most Popular Star award from institutions including the Young Rising Star Award. From Siam Dara Star Award Hot Female Rising Star of the Year From Inside TV Hot Awards and the Rising Star Award From Maya Pop Vote.
On November 20, 2020, Channel 7 announced that Min decided not to renew her contract with the label. She is currently a freelance actress.

## Personal life

She had a relationship with businessman Pitak Spatam (Oat). On November 4, Min reveals that she has been single for over 4 months. She dated Oat Pitak for over 4 years before they broke up.

## The iCon Group case

Pechaya was arrested on 16 October 2024 for prosecution on charges of public fraud. She is now detained in the Central Women's Correctional Institution pending trial after her bail request was rejected by the Criminal Court on grounds of flight risk.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2010 | Duay Rak (With Love) | Saifon |
| 2014 | Kwam Lub Nang Marn Rai (The secret of devil's girl) | Bussaba |
| 2016 | The Nursery Room 3D | Ye Zi Fei |
| 2019 | Double Action Mission Legend Siam | |
| 2021 | Sai Hua Pai Naai Suan Kern | Pakkad |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
| 2009 | Plah Boo Thong | Auy/Ai | Channel 7 | |
| 2010 | Reun Son Ruk | ML Daranij Rajasakmontritham | Channel 7 | Support Role |
| 2010 | Ruk Nai Marn Mek | Valika Siriwit (Sai/NongSai) | Channel 7 | |
| 2010 | Sawan Saang | OunJai | Channel 7 | |
| 2011 | Bundai Dok Ruk | Krachao | Channel 7 | |
| 2011 | Bo Bay | Khaopan | Channel 7 | Cameo |
| 2012 | Pang Sanaeha | Siangwaan / Plaidao | Channel 7 | |
| 2012 | Pin Anong | Pin | Channel 7 | |
| 2012 | Yok Luerd Mungkorn | Gingmei | Channel 7 | |
| 2013 | Cinderella Rong Tao Tae | Han (Goose)/ Honey | Channel 7 | |
| 2014 | Lah Ruk Sut Kob Fah | Matana Kiatkumjorn (Mats) | Channel 7 | |
| 2015 | Baan Sai Thong | Potjaman Pinitan/ Potjaman Sawangwong | Channel 7 | |
| 2016 | Look Mai Klai Ton | Rasa Bodinthawatcha (Sa) | Channel 7 | |
| 2017 | Koo Za Rod Zab | Rosirin (Rose) | Channel 7 | |
| 2018 | Nang Thip | Chaofa Thipchai | Channel 7 | |
| 2019 | Song Naree | Panitee [Neung] / Paniti [Song] (twins) | Channel 7 | |
| 2020 | Sapai Import | Arisa (Lisa) | Channel 7 | |
| 2022 | Devil Sister | Irin | GMMTV | Main Role |

## Discography

| Year | Song Title | Notes |
| 2010 | สวรรค์สร้าง | with Siwat Chotchaicharin Sawan Saang OST |
| 2010 | หากเรายังรักกัน | with Channel 7 artists |
| 2011 | คนขอนแก่น | Collected artists from Khon Kaen Province |
| 2011 | บันไดดอกรัก | with Akkaphan Namart Bundai Dok Ruk OST |
| 2012 | ปางเสน่หา | with Thanapon Nimtaisuk [th] Pang Sanaeha OST |
| 2012 | เกลียดตัวเอง | Pin Anong OST |
| 2014 | เพลงนิทรา | Lah Ruk Sut Kob Fah OST |
| 2015 | รอยเท้าพ่อ | with Channel 7 artists, a Special Project Commemorating the 88th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King |
| 2017 | เป็นเธอเมื่อไหร่ | with Sukollawat Kanaros Koo Za Rod Zab OST |
| 2020 | เธอทำให้ฉันไม่มีแฟน | with Supol Phuasirirak, Special Project Secre7 Room |
| 2020 | แรงดึงดูดความรัก | with Mick Tongraya Sapai Import OST |
| 2022 | ยิ่งร้ายยิ่งรัก | Devil Sister OST |

### Master of Ceremony: MC ON TV

| Year | Thai title | Title | Network | Notes | With |
| 2018–present | Minnie Mouth | | YouTube:Pechaya Channel | | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2006 | Miss Teen Thailand | 1st Runner-up | — | Won |
| 2006 | Miss Teen Thailand | Media's Favorite | — | Won |
| 2006 | Miss Teen Thailand | Miss I-Mobile | — | Won |
| 2010 | Siam Dara Awards 2010 | Best New-coming Actress | Pla Boo Thong | Won |
| 2010 | TV Inside Hot Awards 2010 | Hottest Actress of the year | Pla Boo Thong | Won |
| 2010 | OK! Awards 2010 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated |
| 2010 | OK! Awards 2010 | Rising Star | — | Nominated |
| 2011 | Top Awards 2010 | Best Rising Star | — | Nominated |
| 2011 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2011 | Ranking no. 15 | — | Won |
| 2011 | Maya Popular Vote 2010 | The Rising Star | — | Won |
| 2011 | OK! Awards 2011 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated |
| 2012 | Siam Dara Stars Awards 2012 | สวยทิ่มใจ | — | Won |
| 2012 | Siam Dara Stars Awards 2012 | Popular Vote Award (Female) | — | Nominated |
| 2012 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2012 | Ranking no. 15 | — | Won |
| 2012 | Ganesha | Outstanding Lead Actress | Yok Luerd Mungkorn | Won |
| 2012 | Sudsapda Young & Smart Vote 2012 | Popular Actress | — | Won |
| 2012 | Siam Entertainment Star's Light Awards 2012 | Charming Girl | — | Won |
| 2013 | The 10th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Popular Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Daradaily The Great Awards 2012 | Lead Actress in Drama | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | MThai Top Talk-About 2013 | Most Mentioned Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | Couple of the Year (with Weir Sukollawat Kanarot) | Pin Anong | Won |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | Best Female Lead | Pin Anong | Won |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | สุดยอดนักแสดงเจ้าบทบาทหญิง | — | Won |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | The Audience's Favorite, Female Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | ขวัญใจ 7 สี ฝ่ายหญิง | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Mekhala Awards | Popular Female Actress | — | Won |
| 2013 | Kazz Awards 2013 | Popular Female Star | — | Won |
| 2013 | The 4th Nataraj Award | Best Actress | Yok Luerd Mungkorn | Nominated |
| 2013 | TV Pool Star Party Awards | Charming Girl | — | Won |
| 2013 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2013 | Ranking no. 34 | — | Won |
| 2013 | Siam Dara Stars Awards 2013 | สวยทิ่มใจ | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | OK! Awards 2013 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | Starlight Awards | Beautiful Smiling Girl | — | Won |
| 2014 | Daradaily The Great Awards 2013 | Lead Actress in Drama | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | MThai Top Talk-About 2014 | Most Mentioned Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | Kazz Awards 2014 | Female Superstar of The Year | — | Won |
| 2014 | Kazz Awards 2014 | Popular Female Stars | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | Kazz Awards 2014 | Couple of the Year (with Saran Sirilak) | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | Siam Dara Stars Awards 2014 | Popular Female Vote | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | EFM Awards 2014 | Popular Star | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | OK! Awards 2014 | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World 2014 | Ranking no. 22 | — | Won |
| 2014 | Royal Honours Awards | Grateful Daughter | — | Won |
| 2014 | Starlight Awards | Best Hair 2014 | — | Won |
| 2015 | Gmember Awards 2015 | Best Couple of the Year (with Weir Sukollawat Kanarot) | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Daradaily The Great Awards 2014 | Lead Actress in Film | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Daradaily The Great Awards 2014 | Hot Girl of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | MThai Top Talk-About 2015 | Most Mentioned Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Maya Awards 2015 | Popular Female Lead in Film | Kwam Lub Nang Marn Rai | Won |
| 2015 | Maya Awards 2015 | People's Favorite Couple (with Weir Sukollawat Kanarot) | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | The 30th Surasawadee Royal Award | Popular Female Lead | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Kazz Awards 2015 | Favorite of The Media | — | Won |
| 2015 | Kazz Awards 2015 | Popular Female Stars | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | Siam Dara Stars Awards 2015 | Sexy Star | — | Won |
| 2015 | Starlight Awards | 4th Sexy Actresses | — | Won |
| 2015 | Starlight Awards | นางเอกอินเตอร์ | — | Won |
| 2017 | Kazz Awards 2017 | Super star International Award | — | Won |
| 2019 | HOWE AWARDS 2019 | HOWE DIVA AWARD | — | Won |
| 2019 | 4th Nakarat Awards | Best Actress in Leading Role | Song Naree | Won |
| 2020 | Maya Awards 2020 | Outstanding Female Actress | Song Naree | Won |