Governance - NIST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in Bangkok, Thailand

The Role of NIST International School Foundation

The NIST Foundation Board meets several times during the school year to support the work of the NIST Executive Board and the school's Leadership team.

Mrs. Wantana Thongthai

Chair

Mr. Prab Thakral

Vice Chair

Tanon Tantisunthorn - Member of the NIST Foundation Board

Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn

NIST Representative of Licence Holder / Member

Sarath Ratanavadi - Chairman of the NIST Foundation Board

Mr. Sarath Ratanavadi

Honorary Member

Mr. Ravi Sawhney

Founding Member

Charoen (Timmy) Kokar - Member of the NIST Foundation Board

Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar

Treasurer

Lars Olov Svensson - Member of NIST Foundation Board

Mr. Lars Olov Svensson

Secretary

Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai

Member

Ms. Cong Tran

Member

Mr. Eric N. Hansen

Member

Mr. Gregory Matthews

Member

Mr. Ianic Menard

Member

Mr. Krisada Lamsam

Member

Ms. Miriam Mueni Mutunga

Member

Dr. Papinya Sirimongkolkasem

Member

Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn

Member

Mr. Putipol Supaton

Member

Ms. Reetu Jain

Member

Mr. Sarut Ruttanaporn

Member

Mr. Suksawat Watewai

Member

Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti

Member

Dr. Vanessa Steinmayer

Member

Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon

Member

Mr. Yosathep Singhsachathet

Member

Dr. Zach Bar-Ner Lewkovicz

Member

As a group, they provide oversight on areas such as the school's budget, major strategic initiatives and the appointment of the Head of School.

The members of the NIST Foundation Board meet regularly to review the key performance indicators of the school, consider new trends in education, and develop the strategic initiatives in conjunction with the Leadership team.

Members of the NIST Foundation, NIST Executive Board and School Leadership team serve on various committees that contribute to the ongoing development of the school, while also providing oversight to ensure that progress aligns with our mission and values.

NIST EXECUTIVE SCHOOL BOARD (ESB)

Each year at the annual NIST Foundation Retreat, the members of the foundation vote to appoint an Executive School Board to oversee NIST and ensure our continued growth. In addition to oversight of the school’s operations, together with NIST Foundation members, the board forms committees to support particular areas.

The full list of members for each committee, including appointees from the NIST Foundation and NIST Executive School Boards, will be updated in mid-September.

NIST Executive School Board

Mr. Prab Thakral (Chairperson & School Manager)
Mr. Tanon Tantisuthorn (Vice Chair & NIST Representative of the Licence Holder)
Mr. Gregory Matthews (Member & Representative of Parents)
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai (Member)
Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar (Member)
Mr. Lars Olov Svensson (Member)
Dr. Papinya Sirimongkolkasem (Member)
Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn (Member)
Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti (Member)
Dr. James Dalziel (Head of School & Representative of Teachers)
Ms. Poonam Sachdev (School Director)

Campus Development Committee (CDC)

The role of the Campus Development Committee function is to develop and implement a master plan for the rebuilding and refurbishment of the NIST campus to ensure the future needs of the school are met. The committee oversees the planning and procurement of all projects over one million Thai baht before submission to the NIST Executive Board for final approval, and also monitors the repair and maintenance schedule.

Mr. Prab Thakral (Chair)
Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar
Mr. Eric N. Hansen
Mr. Ianic Menard
Mr. Lars Olov Svensson
Mr. Putipol Supaton
Mr. Suksawat Watewai

Communication & Fundraising Committee (MC&FC)

The role of the Communications & Fundraising Committee is to ensure that NIST has a comprehensive plan for reputation management and fundraising, particularly by cultivating relationships in and outside the community. The committee seeks to understand trends in the local and global international school markets to guide NIST’s continued growth.

Dr. Papinya Sirimongkolkasem (Chair)
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai
Mr. Krisada Lamsam
Ms. Mueni Mutunga
Dr. Vanessa Steinmayer
Mr. Wai Kiat Michael Soon

Finance Committee (FINCOM)

The role of the Finance Committee is to oversee the school’s financial performance to ensure the long-term financial sustainability of NIST. The committee also has responsibility for oversight of the financial control environment and the determination of optimal financing for campus development projects, review of the annual budget prepared by NIST leadership and recommendations for annual fee increases for consideration by the NIST Executive Board and NIST Foundation.

Mr. Charoen (Timmy) Kokar (Chair)
Ms. Reetu Jain
Mr. Sarut (Pik) Ruttanaporn
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn

HR & Governance Committee (HR&GC)

The role of the Human Resources & Governance Committee is to oversee all of the school’s policies and practices as they pertain to the recruitment, remuneration, retention and development of faculty and staff. Additionally, the committee analyzes market trends and considers the future needs of the school to ensure that it remains competitive within an international market, while also assuming responsibility for the annual appraisal of the Head of School and the self-evaluation of the NIST Executive Board.

Mr. Prab Thakral (Chair)
Ms. Pornpan Chayasuntorn
Mr. Tanon Tantisunthorn
Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti

Strategic Development Committee (SDC)

The role of the Strategic Development Committee is to work with the Head of School and senior leadership in developing and maintaining the school’s strategic plan, and review the plan on an annual basis to ensure that progress is made in reaching objectives, goals and measures. The committee identifies and monitors trends in education, employment and society to ascertain the future needs of the school.

Mr. Thanes Rajatapiti (Chair)
Ms. Angkana Uthaisangchai
Ms. Cong Tran
Mr. Gregory Matthews
Ms. Ianic Menard
Dr. Papinya Sirimongkolkasem
Dr. Zach Moshe Bar-Ner Lewkovicz

Employment

NIST is a vibrant community made up of 500+ passionate and caring educators, experienced administrators, and dedicated operational staff who work as a team to provide a world-class education for our students.

Our Campus

Nestled in the heart of one of Bangkok’s busiest business districts, the NIST International School campus is located on Sukhumvit Soi 15, minutes from Asok BTS skytrain and Sukhumvit MRT subway stations. Our 25-rai campus encompasses ten buildings that house over 90 classrooms and state-of-the-art facilities.

Academic Performance

Each year our students excel in IB exams, posting scores well above the global averages, and often leading other schools in the region.