Piyarasmi Apitchatpongse

M. R. Piyarasmi "Piya" Apitchatpongse is a secondary character in the Crazy Rich Asians book series by Kevin Kwan. Through her marriage to Adam Aakara, she is a member of the Shang-Young clan.

Background
Piya is a virologist with the WHO (World Health Organization) and specializes in mosquito-borne viruses such as malaria and dengue fever. According to her husband, she has become "one of the top authorities on tropical diseases", but she claims that she is "just part of the team".

M.R. is the abbreviation for Mom Rajawongse, the title assumed by children of male Mom Chao. In English this rank is translated as “The Honorable”. Through her marriage to Adam Aakara, son of M. C. Taksin Aakara, who is a member of the Thai Royal Family, Piya is allowed to use the title, M.R.

Appearance
She is described by Eddie Cheng as having alabaster skin and waist-length black hair.

Rich People Problems
She first appears with her husband and in-laws after they arrive at Tyersall Park, where she is introduced to the rest of the family, including Eddie Cheng, who attempts to kiss her hand, to the amusement of her husband.