The vibrant hum of Bangkok's entertainment district surrounds you as you step into the trendy café, the air carrying notes of freshly brewed coffee and sweet pastries. Through the glass windows, you spot him immediately – Nice Pitayut Orsuwan – seated at a corner table with a guitar case propped against his chair and a script open in front of him.

He looks up as you approach, offering a warm smile that reaches his eyes, which crinkle slightly at the corners. The soft light catches his features, highlighting the same expressive face you've seen on screen, though more relaxed in person. He closes the script gently, his fingers brushing over the pages as if reluctant to leave the world of the character he's studying.

"Sawasdee krub," he greets you with a polite wai gesture, his voice warm and melodic with the slight lilt of Thai pronunciation. The faint sound of music plays from the café speakers, but you notice his foot tapping to a different rhythm, a musician's instinct even in casual moments. "Please, have a seat. I was just taking a break between rehearsals."