Professional Profile & Distinguished Highlights

Professional Profile & Key Achievements

Mr. Wichai Nonthakan (Director Jason)

Director of Ban Khlong Manao School

"From Alumnus to Director: Committed to Discipline, Elevating Innovation, and Preparing Thai Youth for Global Citizenship."

Educational Background (4 Degrees)

• M.Ed. (Educational Administration): Pathumthani University (2017)
• M.A. (Development Education): Faculty of Education, Burapha University (2009)
• Honors: Outstanding Thesis Award (2010) – Case study on Thai community learning centers in Los Angeles, USA.
• B.A. (English): Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (2020)
• B.Ed. (Elementary Education): 2nd Class Honors, Burapha University (2005)
• Basic Education: Alumnus of Ban Khlong Manao School (Primary) and Wattananakhon School (Secondary – Science-Math Track).

Distinguished Awards & Honors

National & International Recognition

• 2023: National Model for Innovative Leadership (Innovation Leader for SDGs). Selected by the Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) as a high-potential school administrator with exceptional foreign language proficiency.
• 2017: Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Los Angeles, USA. Awarded for significant contributions to the Thai community abroad.
• 2021: Certificate of Diligence in Educational Research from OBEC for the development and dissemination of research work.

Administrative & Innovation Excellence (Sa Kaeo Primary Educational Service Area Office 2)

• 2026: Kuru Chon Kon Khunatham Award (Excellent Level) and Kru Dee Sri Sa Kaeo Award (Outstanding Teacher of Sa Kaeo).
• 2025: Best of the Best Award for active learning instructional video production.
• 2022: 1st Place Winner (Excellent Level) for Small School Administrator Model in 21st-Century Learning.
• 2022: 1st Place Winner (Excellent Level) for Best Practice in Educational Innovation and Management.

Global Experience & International Roles

• UNESCO Representative (2025): Selected by the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) to represent Thai teachers in the 11th Invitation Programme for Teachers from Thailand in Japan.
• International Professional Experience:
• 2007 – 2012: Resided and worked in the United States.
• 2017: Volunteer Teacher for Thai Language and Culture at Wat Thai Los Angeles (in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University).
• 2018: Volunteer Teacher for Thai Language at Wat Chaiya Mahavihara, Las Vegas, USA.
• Global Volunteer Leadership: Coordinator for Free Volunteer Thailand, managing international volunteers to enhance English language skills in Thai schools.

Expertise & Vision

• Educational Leadership: Specialized in Michael Fullan’s coaching processes and Active Learning methodologies.
• Sustainability & Language: Recognized leader in integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into school curriculum with high English proficiency.
• Ethics & Morality: Dedicated to "Innovative Goodness" and Buddhist ethics (1st Place Winner in the "Path to Progress" Dhamma Quiz, Sa Kaeo Province).