About
Us
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Staff showing off their new shirts in Jan
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Paul Hancock and Patricia Solar started the Khom Loy project in
2002. Khom Loy Development Foundation is now a foundation registered under Thai
law, working on projects assisting the hill tribe communities based in Northern
Thailand. We are currently working on projects in the fields of agriculture,
water/sanitation, education and handicrafts.
Our Founders
 Paul Hancock studied law at Oxford before qualifying as a solicitor in the
UK and obtaining an MBA from INSEAD Business School, Fountainebleu, France. He
worked as a lawyer, management consultant and property entrepreneur before moving to Thailand to establish Khom Loy. These
eclectic educational and work choices have perfectly prepared him for developing the various
projects of the Foundation. His dedication to delegation and recruiting experts
means he manages to keep a firm hand on the tiller while cycling
up mountains, kayaking down streams and exploring SE Asia with an
eye to expansion.
Patricia Solar was born close to the North Pole in Canada
and has been moving closer to the equator ever since. Her
intensive experience of shopping and amateur love of textiles made
her a natural for developing the handicraft project but the MBA and marketing experience are proving
valuable.
Our Board of
Directors
 Ratri Chaichumba (President) was formerly Head of Child and Youth
Activities at the YMCA, Chiang Rai and also Assistant Project Director at
The Northern Thailand Women's Development Foundation. Her work as the
former Principal of a local English speaking Montessori school, Pittisuksa
gives her particular insight into our Montessori-based education project.
 Dr.
Waranahd Imghiad (Director/Secretary) is a doctor
at the local Chiang Rai Public Hospital specialising
in Ear, Nose and Throat area. She helps develop medical projects with KLDF.
 Blaek Daechaboom (Director/Vice
President) is a retired government official and now manages
his own integrated agriculture farm. He advises our Agriculture project.
Our Administrative
Staff
 Apita Adsayawan (Oi) - Office Manager - Oi
graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2005 with a bachelors degree in
Human Resource Management. She is from the Akha village of Kiewstai and began
working with Khom Loy in March 2006.
Our Project Managers
 Sakesan Mayeur (Yote) - Agricultural Project Manager -
Yote is from the Akha village of Ahja. He has a vocational certificate from
Chiang Rai Agricultural College and has worked with 20 hill tribe villages
giving training and support with sustainable farming techniques, organic
fertilisers and fish raising. Yote joined Khom Loy in 2003.
 Natchakarn Seneewong Na Ayudhya (Muay) - Handicrafts
Production Manager - Muay joined Khom Loy in March 2007 to reinvigorate and expand the
handicraft
project . She graduated from Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai
with a BA in English.
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Pinanong Khoonukoon (Nam) - Montessori Project Manager -
Nam graduated from Chiang Mai University in Elementary and Pre-School
Education. She has many years experience teaching, managing teachers,
and designing curricula for NGOs.
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Our Project Staff
 Rattikarn Wiriyawangsakun (Noi) - Montessori Teacher -
Noi has a bachelor's degree from Chiangrai Rajabhat and has worked as a TA
(teacher's assistant) at Huai Khom School.
 Warasorn Piriya (Pom) - Montessori Teacher - Pom is
studying professional education at Chiangrai Rajabhat University and has worked
as a TA at Huai Khom School.
 Jetsada Chewa (Geow) - Montessori Teacher - Geow
graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2005 with a bachelors degree in
Early Childhood Education. She is from the Karen village of Huay Khom. Geow
began working with Khom Loy in April of 2006.
 Nongnood Jaiyasan (Nui) - Montessori Teacher - Nui
graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2005 with a bachelors degree in
Early Childhood Education. She is from the district of Mae Jan. Nui began
working with Khom Loy in April of 2006.
 Wanichiya Booddee (Nin) - Montessori Teacher - Nin
graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2005 with a bachelors degree in
Early Childhood Education. She is from the district of Wiang Gaen. Nin began
working with Khom Loy in April of 2006.
 Anthika Moonsueb (Lee) - Montessori Teacher - Anthika
graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2002 with a BA in Early
Childhood Education. She is from the district of Wiang Chai. Anthika began
working with Khom Loy in April of 2007.
 Wilaiporn Nasor (Chino) - Montessori Teacher- Wilaiporn
graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2006 with a BA in Early
Childhood Education. She is from the Karen village of Huay Khom. Wilaiporn began
working with Khom Loy in May of 2007.
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Chamiporn Boonlao (Tom) -
Montessori Teacher - Tom graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2005 with a bachelor degree in
Early Childhood Education and she has worked as a TA at Ruammit School. She is from San Laung Tai
village, Mae Chan district of Chiangrai. Tom began working with Khom Loy
in December of 2008
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Nutcharin Phrommaung
(Nutch) - Montessori Teacher - Nuch graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University in 2008 with a bachelor degree in
Thai Language for Communication and has worked as a TA at Ruammit School. She is from the Karen
village of
Nong Dan, Doi Laung
district of Chiangrai. Nuch began working with Khom Loy in December of
2008.
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Lyn Musan (Damaris)
- Montessori Consultant - Damaris has a certificate in
Montessori Childhood Education and a number of years experience teaching
Montessori in Kenya, as well as other involvement with young children as a
Play Therapist in a hospital.
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Also see our former
staff
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