About Us
Meet the dedicated team behind Good Start Charity's mission to improve literacy for young Thai children
Our Mission
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Good Start Charity Foundation aims to help Thai children learn to read and write Thai. We believe this Thai language literacy program will have a life-changing impact on the children, preparing them for primary school, encouraging educational progress, and enabling them to secure better employment opportunities.
Our Focus
Providing high-quality Thai language education to kindergarten children in rural schools outside Hua Hin.
Our Commitment
100% volunteer leadership ensuring every donation goes directly to educational programs and teacher support.
Our Impact
Achieving 92% literacy rates and supporting 148 children across 2 rural schools with proven results.
Leadership Team
Our directors bring deep experience in educational charity work in Thailand and contribute their efforts on a free and voluntary basis.
Roger Perrin
Founder & Managing Director : President
Proven Track Record
- 15+ years of charity leadership experience in Thailand
- Former President of Bright Dawn Charity Foundation
- Previously supported 600+ primary school children across five rural schools
- Founded Good Start Charity in 2022
Academic Credentials
- MA (Honours) — Glasgow University
- MBA — McMaster University
Board of Directors
Ms. Napasiri Saekuay
Director
Current Role
- Deputy Director, Mechai Foundation
- Supporting 240 rural schools in Thailand
Education
- LLM International Economic Law — Warwick University
- B.Sc Business Studies — Lancaster University
Pramote Srisamai
Director
Current Role
- Senior Partner, PriceSanond Law Firm
- One of Bangkok's leading law firms
Education
- Legal compliance and governance
- Law graduate — Chulalongkorn University
All directors and advisors contribute their efforts on a free and voluntary basis, ensuring maximum impact from every donation.
Educational Team
Our educational team combines experienced Thai language teachers with international advisors to deliver proven literacy programs that transform children's futures.
Khemissara (Ava) Vannasing
Lead Teacher: Thai Language Teacher
Educational Background
- 15 years experience in Thai language education
- Bachelor's in Public Administration — Suan Sunandha Rajabaht University
- Bachelor's in Educational Studies — Suan Sunandha Rajabaht University
- Master's in Educational Studies — Sukhothai Thaamthirat Open University
Athena Baldwin
Educational Advisor
Expertise
- Special needs education
- Indigenous children programs
- 30+ years primary education
Formerly an Australian government advisor, Athena provides strategic insights for program design and helps develop effective literacy programs.
Wilawan Wichien
Educational Advisor
Expertise
- Master's in Educational Management
- 30+ years primary education
- Curriculum development expert
A respected figure in the local educational community, Wilawan offers invaluable expertise in curriculum development and implementation.
School Directors Partnership
Monthly Meetings with School Directors
The Foundation of Our Success
The success of our educational programs depends critically on the support of school directors. We enjoy excellent relations with the directors of the schools we support, who are outstanding teachers and progressive in their thinking.
Through regular monthly meetings, we coordinate program implementation, share results, and continuously improve our literacy initiatives. This collaborative approach ensures our programs are tailored to each school's unique needs and challenges.
Our lead teacher Khemissara (Ava) Vannasing works closely with school directors to implement our literacy programs. With 15 years of experience in Thai language education, Ava transforms the vision of school directors into classroom reality.
The collaboration between our educational team and school directors ensures that every child receives personalized attention and achieves literacy success. This partnership approach has led to our remarkable 92% literacy achievement rate.
Prappasorn Pimthong
Director, Nong Kra Toom School
Transformational Leadership
Since becoming director in 2019, Prappasorn has grown school enrollment from 85 to 205 students — a remarkable 140% increase that reflects her vision and dedication to educational excellence.
Experience & Education
- 27+ years of teaching experience (since 1997)
- Graduate of Petchaburi Teachers Training College
- Specialized in early childhood education
“A key part of her thinking was that a good kindergarten was the foundation of a good school. That is why Good Start launched its pilot kindergarten literacy program at Nong Kra Toom School.”
Wanida Krukart
Director, Nong Tapao School
Educational Leadership
Wanida oversees 400+ students at Nong Tapao School and supervises 5 additional primary schools in the district, making her a leading figure in the local educational community.
Qualifications
- B.Sc degree from Rajabhat Nakhon Pathom University
- School director since 2018
- Extensive experience in rural education management
Provincial Recognition
Nong Tapao School received an educational innovation award from the provincial government for the successful results achieved by our literacy program.
Napaporn (Ben) Boonyinglua
School Liaison & Administration Manager
School Liaison Role
Ben serves as the vital link between Good Start Charity and school directors, ensuring seamless communication and coordination for all educational programs and initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct liaison with school directors and teachers
- Coordination of monthly school director meetings
- Execution and supervision of payments
- Maintenance of proper accounting records
- Program implementation oversight
Partnership Bridge
Ben's bilingual expertise and deep understanding of Thai educational systems makes her invaluable in building and maintaining strong relationships with school partners.
Legal Status
Good Start Charity is a legally registered Thai charity foundation committed to providing practical educational support to kindergarten children attending rural schools in Thailand. Our application was approved by the Thai authorities this year, which enhances our credibility and governance.
Legally Registered Foundation
Registered under Thai law with all appropriate legal documentation
Tax-Deductible Status
Donations eligible for tax deductions under Thai law
Financial Transparency
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.
100% Volunteer Leadership
All directors and advisors volunteer their time. Your donation goes directly to educational programs, teacher salaries, and learning materials.
Support Our Mission
Your contribution directly supports teacher salaries, learning materials, and scholarships for underprivileged children in rural Thailand.
International donors: step-by-step transfer guides available on our donate page