OBJECTIVE
Our motto is READ TO SUCCEED
Good Start Charity Foundation aims to help Thai children to learn to read and write Thai. We believe this Thai language literacy program will have a life changing impact on the children by:
preparing them properly to begin primary school where all textbooks are in Thai language.
encouraging their further educational progress to completion of high school.
enabling them to get a better job when they leave school. Thai companies will only offer menial jobs to applicants who cannot read or write and usually require a high school completion certificate for an entry level position.
Building literacy skills that last a lifetime
PROGRAMS
Khemissara (Ava) Vannasing teaching Thai literacy in the classroom
Good Start partners with rural schools by providing high-caliber Thai language teachers to enhance reading and writing instruction. Our teachers presently give Thai language lessons to 148 kindergarten children at 2 rural schools outside of Hua Hin. We reinforce this core literacy program with other supporting programs including enrollment packages of school clothing and learning materials for all kindergarten children, and our 5 renovated kindergarten classrooms. Studies have shown that bright, clean and well furnished classrooms stimulate children to learn and encourage parents to enroll their children at our schools.
Children Supported
Rural Schools
Volunteer Directors
RESULTS
Our kindergarten literacy program has achieved outstanding results. The 2022 annual government reading exams indicated year one primary school students in our rural schools had an average score of 65%. The 2024 government reading exams indicated that, after completing our kindergarten Thai language program, our first year primary school students scored an average of 92%, well above the national average. One of our schools, Nong Tapao School, received an educational innovation award from the provincial government for the successful results achieved by our literacy program.
Literacy Achievement
2022 Baseline
2024 Achievement
Above National Average
The joy of learning to read and write
MANAGEMENT
Roger Perrin, President, Good Start Foundation with school director Wanida Krukart
The directors of Good Start have deep experience of educational charity work in Thailand and are supported by two outstanding educational advisors. All these individuals contribute their efforts on a free and voluntary basis.
Leadership Experience
- 15+ years charity leadership in Thailand
- Previously supported 600+ children
- Expert educational advisors
- 100% volunteer leadership
LEGAL STATUS
Good Start Foundation was established in February 2025. The first audit of its financial accounts will be conducted for the opening period ending December 31, 2025 and included in the 2026 Annual Report.
Registered
Thai Charity Foundation
Transparency
Development Plans and updates. Audited accounts will be included starting 2026
Nong Tapao School - Award-winning literacy program
Our Impact in Numbers
Literacy Rate
Up from 65% in 2022
Children Supported
Across 2 rural schools
1st Place
Government Reading Competition
How to Donate
Make a Donation
Choose a donation level and transfer via Wise (recommended) to make an immediate impact on Thai children's education.
Donation Levels:
- • $100 - 6 months support for one child
- • $200 - Full year support for one child
- • $4,000 - Assistant teacher salary
- • $10,000 - Senior teacher salary
Online credit card payments coming soon!
International Transfer Guides
We bank in Thailand, but sending money internationally is easy. Follow our step-by-step guides for Wise, bank wire, and Western Union.
Transfer Methods:
- • Wise — Lowest fees, best exchange rate
- • Bank Wire (SWIFT) — Traditional, reliable
- • Western Union — Available worldwide
Every Donation Makes a Difference
All directors and advisors volunteer their time. Your donation goes directly to educational programs, teacher salaries, and learning materials.