Class of 2029 · First Graduates
These are the young people Sirirat exists for. From disadvantaged backgrounds across Thailand — they came with potential and leave with a profession, a certification, and a future they built with their own hands.
First cohort enrolled 2026/2027. Profiles below represent anticipated graduate pathways — updated as students complete their training.
Miss Nongpanga Saelao · Currently: Farm Operations Lead, Kiku Farm
"Before Sirirat, I never imagined I could manage a real farm. Now I understand soil, seasons, water and market — I can teach others what took me years to learn."
Nong grew up in a hill tribe community in northern Chiang Rai with no realistic pathway into professional agriculture. She joined Sirirat's inaugural cohort in 2026 and spent her first year mastering regenerative soil science and farm design at Kiku Farm. By Year 3 she was managing a full crop cycle and leading production planning — skills that earned her a position as Farm Operations Lead upon graduation.
"I never thought food could be art. Chef Riley showed me it could be both a living and a calling."
Raised in a rural family with no restaurant experience, Krit entered the Fine Dining track in Year 2 after a Year 1 foundation in regenerative farming. He trained under Chef Riley at KUMA Restaurant and graduated with full culinary certification.
Read his story"I came from a single-parent household in Chiang Mai. Today I welcome international guests in English and Thai."
Fon's ability to connect with people was clear from day one. Through SamSam Resorts' luxury environment, she developed multilingual communication, bespoke guest care, and a professional confidence that transformed her outlook entirely.
Read her story"The land was always around me. Sirirat taught me to listen to it — and to turn that into something I could build a life on."
Orphaned at 14 and living with extended family in rural Chiangmai, Pao joined Sirirat through the community outreach programme. His practical aptitude flourished at Green Garden Farm, and he returned post-graduation to lead agricultural development in his home district.
Read his story"My family couldn't afford university. Sirirat gave me something better — skills that employers actually want, and a certificate to prove it."
Tom's journey from subsistence-level poverty in Lampang to the professional kitchens of Bangkok is a testament to what a rigorous vocational pathway can unlock. He now trains under a senior chef at a boutique Bangkok restaurant while supporting his family.
Read his story"I came from a village three hours from the nearest city. Now I manage the check-in experience at one of Thailand's most beautiful island resorts."
Nit's journey took her from a remote Isan village to Koh Yao Noi, where she trained at SamSam Resorts. Her natural warmth and the professional foundation Sirirat gave her accelerated her from trainee to front office supervisor within her first year of employment.
Read her story"I learned not just how to grow food — but how to sell it, brand it, and build a business around it."
Malee's strength was always in connecting production with purpose. Through the Year 2/3 Agricultural Professional track, she developed deep skills in product refinement and farm-to-market strategy — becoming Kiku Farm's youngest product specialist post-graduation.
Read her storyCohort 1 — Launching 2026
We are recruiting 10 students for the inaugural 2026/2027 cohort. Aged 15–19, from disadvantaged backgrounds across Thailand. No experience needed — just a willingness to learn, work hard, and build something real.