Journey to Confidence
Sep 12, 2018
Pla was born in Chaiyaphum, a province located in the Northeast region of Thailand. She moved to Bangkok after being unable to support her high school education. As the only child, she lived with a...
A hairdresser with international dreams!
Aug 30, 2018
“I came here with hope that I would be able to speak English; I gained more than that. My life is so much better since I started studying here.” Priyaphon Arethno (Joom) was born in Suphan Buri in...
“Claim Your Rights” with Irish Aid: The Beginning
Aug 22, 2018
Our team at Pratthanadee Foundation is currently on our third day conducting workshops for disadvantaged school girls at Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket. One of the most significant workshops being...
Everything Depends on Determination
Aug 08, 2018
“Sharing experiences and solutions, making a smart plan for my future life, thinking about how to manage emerging situations and so on, all these made an impact on me. I feel empowered.” Saengduen...
Volunteer Spotlight: Robin Hudson
Jul 25, 2018
For volunteer English teacher Robin Hudson, learning is a two way street! “I love seeing them achieve their goals.” This month’s volunteer spotlight is on Robin Hudson. Having moved to Bangkok in...
From student to staff, the future is bright for this star!
Jul 22, 2018
“Now I know there are many other things I can do, and I have the confidence to pursue a different career.” This month’s student success story is Pikul Wajadee (Duang). Moving to Bangkok from Surin...
A NYX and Pratthanadee Collaboration!
Jul 18, 2018
In July 2018, NYX Professional Makeup Thailand held a 2-day workshop at Pratthanadee Foundation for all of our ladies who wanted some makeup advice. The workshop focused on applying makeup...
Better Me for Girls: “Preparing for Success” at Ubon Ratchathani with St. Stephen’s International School, Khao Yai
May 25, 2018
On May 25th 2018, our team at Pratthanadee Foundation, with generous support from St. Stephen’s International School, Khao Yai, was able to reach 42 high school girls Khemmaratpittayakom School. As...
Better Me for Girls: “Preparing for Success” at Ubon Ratchathani with SocialGiver
May 21, 2018
In May 2018, our team at Pratthanadee Foundation with generous support from Socialgiver, was able to reach 40 junior high school girls Khemmaratpittayakom School. As part of the “Preparing for...
Featured Donor: Paul Dowling
Mar 07, 2018
“I am continuously inspired by the students and staff of Pratthanadee, and hope to convey that passion to family, friends and colleagues back home.” From Boston to Bangkok with a desire to give...
Say No To Domestic And Sexual Violence
Nov 27, 2017
We have developed a mobile kit for educating underprivileged girls about domestic and sexual violence, with support from the In-Country Micro-Projects Scheme from Irish Aid. A first for us, the...
Multiplying Our Impact In Ubon
Nov 11, 2017
With support from the Canadian Embassy in Thailand, we have coached high school students to be agents of change. Sixty-five girls from five schools in Ubon Ratchathani underwent our inaugural...
Aspiring For A Better Life
Aug 26, 2017
We made more strides with our ‘Better Me’ programme in Bangkok and Ubon Ratchathani in the second half of 2017, thanks to the generous support of Metropolitan Bangkok by COMO. Over 1,100 girls and...
Guiding over 100 Underprivileged Girls to Pursue Brighter Futures: a Project Supported by Socialgiver
Jun 18, 2017
The ‘Preparing for Success’ training programme, through generous support from Socialgiver, reached out to over 100 girls in rural northeast Thailand. It covered key aspects such as building a...
Our Partnership with Ford Thailand
Jun 16, 2017
The ‘Preparing for Success’ training programme, through generous support from Ford Thailand, reached out to over 400 girls in rural northeast Thailand. It covered key aspects such as building a...
Article: 'The Road to a Better Me'; for Expat Life in Thailand
Apr 27, 2017
Weena (Nang) our Ubon Manager spoke to Expat Life in Thailand about her personal transformation. You can read the article below or, for a better quality image, using Expat Life in Thailand...
Article: 'Empowering Girls in Thailand to Picture a Better Future'; by News Deeply
Feb 07, 2017
Ruth Carr is a writer and filmmaker based in Southeast Asia. She wrote a wonderful article for News Deeply about our work with girls in Northeast Thailand. You can see an excerpt below and click...
Better Me Student Case Study: P'On
Dec 29, 2016
Above: P'On (second from the right) with her Better Me class group. Student Background P’On grew up in a farming family in the province of Yasothorn in Thailand. She has two teenage children, and...
Enrique Cuan, Founder of Pratthanadee, Interviewed on Channel NewsAsia
Dec 07, 2016
Watch an interview with the Pratthanadee Foundation's Founder, Enrique Cuan, on Channel NewsAsia's 'Coffee with the Boss' as he talks about setting up our Foundation below: Please note: There is...
Foundation Receives Canadian Embassy Funding
Nov 29, 2016
Pratthanadee Foundation Receives Canadian Embassy Funding to Train and Empower Nearly 1,300 Disadvantaged Girls and Women The Canadian Embassy in Thailand provides 750,000 THB to fund personal and...
Changing Attitudes
Nov 29, 2016
'Claim Your Rights' is one of the key training workshops we offer in schools. It aims to teach village girls how to protect themselves and how to prepare for the potential move to Bangkok, with all...