Chef “M” Thanwa Seesaed
Pizza Instructor
Born in Thailand, Chef “M” Thanwa Seesaed moved with his family to Naples, Italy, at the age of nine—an experience that sparked a deep and lasting love for pizza. Starting as a delivery boy, he worked his way up in the kitchens of Naples and Rome, learning the true art of pizza-making in the birthplace of Neapolitan pizza. In 2016, Chef M joined the Peppina team in Bangkok, bringing with him years of hands-on experience and a passion for authentic Italian techniques. He made history by becoming the first Thai chef to be certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (A.V.P.N.), the prestigious global authority on true Neapolitan pizza.
His talents have gained international recognition. In 2019, he earned 3rd place in the Olimpiadi Vera Pizza Napoletana in the gourmet category and secured 7th place in the renowned Caputo Trophy.
Now in his seventh year with Peppina, Chef M has risen to the role of Head Pizzaiuolo. He is responsible for training and mentoring all pizzaiuoli across the Peppina brand, helping the team consistently deliver award-winning pizzas. Most recently, Peppina was named “Best Pizzeria in Thailand & South East Asia,” ranked 5th in the Asia Pacific and 43rd globally by the 50 Top Pizza Awards—an honour Chef M celebrated alongside owner Chef Paolo Vitaletti at the awards ceremony in Naples.