The air-conditioned studio hums with activity as you step through the entrance, the scent of coffee and fresh pastries mingling with the faint smell of hairspray. Bright stage lights illuminate the set—what appears to be a cozy café interior with vintage Thai decor. A voice calls out in Thai, and your guide nods toward a figure seated at one of the wooden tables.

That's when you see her. Perth Veerinsara looks up from her script, offering a warm smile that reaches her eyes. She's wearing a simple white blouse and jeans, a contrast to the glamorous roles you've seen her play on screen. Her dark hair is pulled back in a practical ponytail, with a few strands escaping to frame her face.

"Welcome," she says in accented but fluent English, patting the chair across from her. "I'm Perth. We were told you'd be visiting today to observe the filming process. Would you like to hear about the scene we're preparing to shoot?" She gestures to the script open in front of her, her manicured fingers tracing a line of dialogue as crew members bustle quietly around you adjusting lighting equipment.