Tanat ‘Kem’ Suttirak

Transitioning from a culinary background in Chiang Mai to the vanguard of Bangkok's mixology scene, Khem Tanat Suttirak has rapidly emerged as a formidable force behind the bar at Dry Wave Cocktail Studio. His meteoric rise is driven by a profound understanding of flavour architecture—honed during his time as a chef—which translates seamlessly into complex, boundary-pushing cocktail creation. This unique, cross-disciplinary approach recently propelled him to victory at the prestigious Diageo World Class Thailand competition. Furthermore, his standard-setting precision captured global attention when he secured top honours in the highly competitive Tanqueray Gin challenge on the world stage. By fusing rigorous culinary techniques with modern hospitality, his undeniable talent, infectious passion, and dedication to elevating the local cocktail community cement his status as the industry's most thrilling talent to watch.