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 Khun Netipong Wichitwechkarn of Royal Advocates International is a respected lawyer within Thailand and beyond. As a King’s Scholar, his commitment to Thailand is resolute and constant. A native of Bangkok, he was educated at Thammasat University (LL.B., 1985), Harvard University (LL.M., 1987), and the University of Chicago Law School (LL.M., 1988). As an established and respected lawyer, a lecturer at Bangkok University and Ramkhamhaeng University, a member of Thammasat University Alumni, a member of the Harvard Law School Alumni Club of Thailand, and the University of Chicago Alumni Club of Thailand, he brings a great deal to our foundation. He is also on the Thai Bar Association, and Thai Lawyers Association. He speaks Thai, English, and French. | |
Peter Hamilton was educated in the UK obtaining his law degree from the University of Wales. After qualifying as a lawyer Peter joined Cable and Wireless and in 1987 moved to Hong Kong where he worked with Hong Kong Telecom in a number of senior positions. In 1995 Peter left Hong Kong Telecom to co found Chinadotcom. In 2001 he stepped down from the board of Chinadotcom and moved to Thailand in 2002. Peter was one of developers of the Hong Kong Telecom Foundation - established to administer the charitable donations of the Hong Kong Telecom group and served on its board of advisors for several years He joined the Foundation's Board in 2008 and has become an active participant in the development of our donor base. | |
 Michael Chugg, of Chugg Entertainment, is considered to be a pioneer of the Australian Music Industry, having over 40 years experience in organizing and promoting international artists. His efforts included have not only promoting some of the biggest concerts in Australia and New Zealand, but also tirelessly promoting Australian music to the rest of the world. Michael has been involved in an incredible number of philanthropic pursuits, from the Paralympic Games in Sydney, to the Wave Aid concert that raised over 2.3million USD dollars for the victims of the 2004 tsunami. Michael regularly donates his time and talents to many charitable events. Notably, he was a board member of the Prince of Wales Children’s Foundation and was responsible for rebuilding the Randwick Children’s Hospital. He is also a board member of the Golden Stave Foundation, with which he has been instrumental in raising millions for the Paraquad Association, the Camperdown Children’s Hospital, the Shepard Centre, Nordoff Robins, and the Starlight Foundation. In 1996, Michael coordinated the Crowded House Farewell to the World Concert on the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House and raised over $500,000 for Sydney Children’s Hospital at Randwick. This was the biggest free concert ever in Sydney with over 300,000 people in attendance. From this glimpse of Michael’s dedication to charitable events, namely for children, it is obvious he will prove invaluable to Phuket Has Been Good To Us. Michael lives part-time on Phuket Island. | |
 Arnaud C.M.C. Verstraete Arnaud was born in Antwerp, Belgium, and moved to Thailand in 1992 after a 15 year military career.
He speaks fluently English, German, French & Dutch. As a passionate Rotary Member (R.C. of Patong Beach) he served as Club President in 2005-2006.
Arnaud is a Rotary Foundation Benefactor, Bequest Society Member & Major Donor. Phenomenal post-tsunami projects were achieved. Numerous awards were received.
Having more free time as a past-president he volunteered to offer his services to the Foundation, in which he is a strong believer. | |
 Kathy Davies, an active member of the Phuket community, has worked in innovative and dedicated ways to raise money in the wake of the December 26, 2004 tsunami. Working with a non-registered charity, she has been in the position to directly help individuals with cash aid immediately and in several cases help people get back in business for the long term. She has concentrated on the village and people in Kamala, Kho Lak and Baan Nam Khem, which were among the worst affected areas in Thailand. In Kamala, she has rebuilt several houses, worked closely with 22 orphaned children, and provided a full-time caregiver, as well as clothes and day trips, for them. She has also aided in the rebuilding of restaurants in nearby Laem Sing Beach. In Khao Lak she has made weekly trips to provide food and water to several of the temporarily relocated villagers in the worst affected areas. In Baan Ban Sak, Kathy has made donations to the school, including funds for computers and buildings, as well as raising sponsorship through age 16 for the 24 orphaned children there. Clearly, Kathy has a keen sense of how to effectively and innovatively secure and provide aid when it comes to children, as well as others in need. Khun PENSRI (Pen) TUANTHONG (McNamara), Khun Pen is the wife of the late Thomas (Tom) McNamara, owner of the award winning the Baan Rim Pa group of restaurants and founder of Phuket Has Been Good To Us. She was born in Phang Nga, just over the bridge on the mainland from Phuket and has spent most of her life here.
Khun Pen met Tom almost 20 years ago when she was working at Blue Canyon Golf course as Catering Manager. Tom was an avid golfer and member of the course. They became good friends and in 2000 were married in Dubai.
Following the 2004 Tsunami she worked with Tom to help raise money to assist victims and when Tom started PHGBTU she was always there to assist him. When Tom passed away in November 2008, she along with other members of the family were determined to see the foundation continue to evolve in his memory.
Khun Pen and her son Savattiphat (Pure) often go to the schools to participate in Coconut Club and assist with fundraising. It is her goal to see the foundation continue
to assist in the development of underprivileged children in the future for many years to come.
Fleur Birch-Atkinson has called Phuket Island her home since 1983, and recently returned from the United States having completed her Bachelor’s degree at Smith College. Before college, she attended both the British Curriculum International School (formerly Dulwich International College) and was a member of its first ever graduating class, as well as Phuket International School (PINS). Her attendance at both schools definitely shaped her experience of learning fluent Thai. She learnt Thai through both a formal and informal setting and can attest that learning a second language at a young age is a very important quality to have no matter how it is done, as long as exposure is to the fullest extent possible. She believes that one of her strongest assets is her ability to communicate with Thai people in their own language, and is interested in making the same be true for Thais with English speakers, as Phuket, like much of the world, is becoming an undeniably English-speaking place. As a young community member here she volunteered extensively at the Phuket Special School for children with special needs, as well as the Phuket Safe House for youngsters in precarious household situations. As a passionate member of this community, she is dedicated to giving back to it for the wonderful life she has been able to receive here. She strongly believes that education is essential to furthering Thai youth’s chances here, and therefore Phuket’s future.Our History Meet our Teachers Meet our Staff Meet our Volunteers Meet our Board of Managers Media Coverage Recent News About Us |