About Us
Thailand Experiences Mission and Vision
Purpose : We support sustainable community development with our local partners and enable life-changing, cross-cultural educational experiences.
The Thailand Experiences Foundation is a registered non-profit organization based in Bangkok, Thailand, dedicated to fostering transformative, immersive education abroad opportunities in Southeast Asia. Through collaborative partnerships and a commitment to cultural exchange, we aim to empower international students to grow personally and academically while promoting sustainable practices that enrich our local communities.
For over 15 years, we have facilitated international exchange programs across Southeast Asia, supporting life-changing higher educational experiences that promote personal growth through quality cross-cultural education programs.
TE programs provide immersive cross-cultural higher education abroad experiences in South East Asia, that empower and develop local communities.
TE partners with South East Asian schools, universities, NGOs, communities and other organizations to provide sustainable cross-cultural exchange for American/Australian and international students.
TE programs are designed to achieve a balance between the needs of all three main customers, participants, remote partners(Universities, Businesses, Parents, etc) and partners in Thailand. TE’s role is of facilitator, supervisor and advocate for the various partners. Ensuring ongoing effective programs that meet all of our partners goals.
We are a legally registered Thai Foundation as of 2012, Foundation registry number CM 372
Our Team
Meet our team of Cross Cultural Experts
Ann Rungsinee
Bangkok Site Director
Ann has a background in social science and graduated with a master’s degree in international development from the U.K.
Adisorn Dechaboon
Chiang Mai Site Director
Adisorn is educated in languages and a fascination with culture exchange.
David Jackson
Director
For the last 20 years has lived and in Thailand, as a teacher, as a development officer in NGOs, and with volunteers and study abroad programs. He has an M.A. in Asia Pacific Studies, an M.B.A. and is fluent in Thai.
Thamonpat Cooperider
Program Manager
Thamonpat brings a wealth of non profit and management experience to Thailand Experiences.