The NIST Foundation
As one of the only not-for-profit schools in the Bangkok international school community, NIST is overseen by the NIST International School Foundation, represented by members who are both elected by parents and appointed. The majority of the members of the foundation must be parents or guardians of children who attend NIST, and thus represent the interests of the entire community through their governance.
The NIST Executive School Board
Elected by their peers on the NIST Foundation board, the NIST Executive School Board oversees the school on its behalf. Through their work they support the NIST’s mission and vision, maintain financial oversight, and contribute to the community’s strategic direction. In addition to oversight of the school’s operations, together with NIST Foundation members, the board forms committees to support particular areas.
A Detailed Look at Our Governance
Our community strives to be as transparent as possible in the role and function of both the NIST Foundation and Executive School Board. Their respective responsibilities and the election process are detailed in our governance overview.
NIST Foundation Board
Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi
Chairman
Mr. Prabsharan Thakral
Vice Chairman
Mr. Ravi Sawhney
Founding Member
Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar
Treasurer
Mr. Bruce G. Hemmingsen
Secretary
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn
NIST Representative of License Holder / Member
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai
Member
Ms. Cong Tran
Member
Mr. Krisada Lamsam
Member
Mr. Lars Olov Svensson
Member
Dr. Nattavut Kulnides
Member
Dr. Papinya Sirimongkolkasem
Member
Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn
Member
Mr. Sarut Ruttanaporn
Member
Mr. Sathaporn Kamkong
Member
Mr. Suksawat Watewai
Member
Mr. Thai Khoon Quincy Yu
Member
Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti
Member
Dr. Vanessa Steinmayer
Member
Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon
Member
Mr. Yosathep Singhsachathet
Member
Executive School Board
Mr. Prabsharan Thakral (Executive School Board Chair)
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn (Representative of the Licensee / Vice Chair)
Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon (Representative of the Parents)
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai (Member)
Mr. Bruce Hemmingsen (Member)
Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar (Member)
Mr. Lars Olov Svensson (Member)
Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn (Member)
Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti (Member)
Dr. James Dalziel (Staff Representative)
Ms. Poonam Sachdev (School Director & Secretary)
School Board Committees
Members of the NIST Foundation, NIST Executive School Board and school leadership serve on various committees that contribute to the ongoing development of the school, while also providing oversight to ensure that progress aligns to our mission and values.
NIST Foundation Board
Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi
Chairman
Mr. Prab Thakral
Vice Chairman
Mr. Ravi Sawhney
Founding Member
Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar
Treasurer
Mr. Bruce G. Hemmingsen
Secretary
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai
Member
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn
NIST Representative of License Holder / Member
Ms. Cong Tran
Member
Mr. Krisada Lamsam
Member
Mr. Lars Olov Svensson
Member
Dr. Nattavut Kulnides
Member
Dr. Papinya Sirimongkolkasem
Member
Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn
Member
Mr. Sarut Ruttanaporn
Member
Mr. Sathaporn Kamkong
Member
Mr. Suksawat Watewai
Member
Mr. Thai Khoon Quincy Yu
Member
Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti
Member
Dr. Vanessa Steinmayer
Member
Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon
Member
Mr. Yosathep Singhsachathet
Member
Executive School Board
Mr. Prab Thakral (Executive School Board Chair)
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn (Representative of the Licensee / Vice Chair)
Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon (Representative of the Parents)
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai (Member)
Mr. Bruce Hemmingsen (Member)
Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar (Member)
Mr. Lars Olov Svensson (Member)
Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn (Member)
Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti (Member)
Dr. James Dalziel (Staff Representative)
Ms. Poonam Sachdev (School Director & Secretary)
School Board Committees
Members of the NIST Foundation, NIST Executive School Board and school leadership serve on various committees that contribute to the ongoing development of the school, while also providing oversight to ensure that progress aligns to our mission and values.
