about
Paul Hancock and Patricia Solar started the Khom Loy project in 2002. Since that time the Khom Loy project has worked under the gracious cooperation of the Mirror Art Group Foundation and the Foundation for an Evolving Society. On September 21st, 2006 the Khom Loy project officially received its own Thai foundation status as the Khom Loy Development Foundation. We work on projects assisting the hill tribe communities based in Northern Thailand. We are currently working on projects in the fields of agriculture, education and handicrafts.
Paul Hancock
studied law at Oxford before qualifying as a solicitor in the UK and
acquiring an MBA from INSEAD Business School, Fountainebleu, France. He
worked as a lawyer, management consultant and property entrepreneur
before retiring. When he's not up to his knees in water buffalo
doo-doo, he likes climbing mountains and playing musical instruments
with more enthusiasm than competence.
Patricia Solar
is originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and has an MBA from
Sheffield Hallam University, and worked as a marketing consultant and
property manager. She loves renovating properties, rummaging in second
hand shops and befriending abandoned animals. She really came to
Thailand for the karaoke and is hoping to be adopted by a monkey.
Ratri Chaichumba (President)
Former Head of Child and Youth Activities at the YMCA, Chiang Rai; Former Assistant Project Director at The Northern Thailand Women's Development Foundation; Former Principal of a local English speaking Montessori school, Pittisuksa; Khom Loy project advisor since 2004, KLDF President as of Aug. 21st, 2006.
Dr. Waranahd Imghiad (Director/Secretary) MD-ENT specialist-at the Chiang Rai Public Hospital, KLDF Board member as of Aug. 21st, 2006. She will be developing various medical projects with KLDF.
Blaek Daechaboom(Director/Vice President)
Retired government official; Manages an integrated agriculture farm; He will be advising and expanding our Agriculture project.
Caleb Stewart
- Managing Director - Caleb graduated from Whitworth College in Spokane,
Washington, USA in 2002. He then spent two years as a Peace Corps
Volunteer in the Northeastern province of Nongkhai before joining Khom
Loy. Caleb performs anything and everything necessary to keep all of KLDF's projects running smoothly.
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. Oi began working with Khom Loy in March of 2006.
Nichaphat Nanta (Nicha) - Montessori Project Manager - Nicha worked for more than 2 years in the
Pitiseuksa Montessori School in Chiang Rai before taking on the position of Montessori Project Manager. Nichaphat manages and coordinates all aspects of the Montessori project. She has a bachelor's degree in Business
English from Chiangrai Rajabhat University and a teaching certificate from Sukhothai Thamatirat University. Nichaphat began managing the Montessori project in 2004.
Surasing Mamoo
- Agriculture Project Manager - Surasing is a former assistant village leader of
Ruammit Village and current Government Office Representative. He has
managed our Agriculture Project since April 2005.
Natchakarn Seneewong Na Ayudhya (Muay)
- Handicrafts Manager - Muay joined Khom Loy in March of 2007 to reinvigorate and expand the handicraft project
. She graduated from Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai with a BA in English./div>
Aphinya Ranee (Aye) - Montessori Project Assistant Manager - Aye joined KLDF in February of 2007 to facilitate the expansion of our successful Montessori based education project. She graduated from Chiangrai Rajabhat University with a BA in Early Childhood Education.
Sakesan Mayeur (Yote) - Agricultural Field Officer - 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.
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.
Asucena Colon (Sue) - Montessori Volunteer - Sue is a qualified Montessori teacher and joined KLDF in February, 2007 to train KLDF's new employees in Montessori principles and assist in its expansion.
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.
Nipaporn Nasor (Meow) - Montessori Teacher- Meow graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University in 2006 with a BA in Political Science. She is from the Karen village of Huay Khom. Meow 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.