Enable a Free and Independent Life Through Professional Skills
Practical 2-year vocational training — based on the German dual model — preparing disadvantaged youth aged 15–19 for high-demand careers in Regenerative Farming, Culinary Arts, and Innovative Hospitality across Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Who We Are
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
Enable a free and independent life based on professional skill sets — giving disadvantaged youth the tools to build dignified, self-sufficient futures.
Mission
Provide highly skilled & experienced professionals and entities to help young people acquire specific skill sets in their chosen field of vocational education.
Institutional Partners
Institutions That Make It Possible
Distinguished local institutions open their operations, expertise, and networks to our students — not as sponsors, but as co-educators. Without them, there is no programme.
National Certification
Thailand Professional Qualification Institute — tests skills, issues certificates, and co-develops curriculum. Approval as training provider expected end 2026 / early 2027.
Education Ministry
Department of Learning Promotion — offers high school equivalency courses for students who wish to continue formal education alongside the programme.
Sangtham College
Xavier Campus — Dr. Woody appointed as lecturer, bringing students to weekend permaculture training to identify candidates for the programme.
Social Impact Fund
Equitable Education Fund Thailand — tracks graduate employment and provides financial support to disadvantaged youth to ensure a better quality of life after completion.
Our Programs
Three Pathways to Excellence
A 2-year programme taught in 3 continuous phases. Each phase builds on the last — students complete an exam before advancing to the next specialisation.
Farming Track
Kiku Farm (Chiang Rai) & Green Garden Farm (Chiangmai)
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Sovereignty — Phase 1 of the programme (Months 0–8). All students begin here, mastering soil science, crop production, and farm-to-market operations at partner farms.
Culinary Track
KUMA Restaurant, Chiang Rai
Fine Dining & Culinary Arts — Phase 3 of the programme (Months 17–24). Local and Western cuisine techniques in a working fine dining kitchen — farm-to-table, zero-waste, artisanal plating.
Hospitality Track
SamSam Resorts, Koh Yao Noi, Phang Nga
Hospitality Management & Guest Experience — Phase 2 of the programme (Months 9–16). Front office, butler service, and resort operations trained inside a working luxury resort on Koh Yao Noi.
Phase 1 Foundation — Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Sovereignty (All Students, Months 0–8)
All students begin at Kiku Farm (Chiang Rai) and Green Garden Farm (Chiangmai), studying Regenerative Design, Soil Science, and quality crop production. Upon passing a performance exam, students advance to Phase 2. Business English is the primary teaching language throughout.
Program Structure
2-Year Curriculum Design
3 continuous phases — students pass a performance exam before advancing to the next phase.
Months 0–8
Regenerative Agriculture & Soil Sovereignty
- Kiku Farm (Chiang Rai) & Green Garden Farm (Chiangmai)
- Regenerative Design, Soil Science, crop production & farm-to-market
- 80% hands-on practicum · 20% theory
Months 9–16
Hospitality Management & Guest Experience
- SamSam Resorts, Koh Yao Noi, Phang Nga
- Front office, butler service & resort operations
- Trained inside a working luxury resort
Months 17–24
Fine Dining & Culinary Arts
- KUMA Restaurant, Chiang Rai
- Local & Western cuisine — farm-to-table, zero-waste, artisanal plating
- High-end Asian and French fusion techniques
The Compass
- Conceptual learning & Ecological Spatial Planning (ESP)
- Financial literacy & business English
- Classroom sessions that frame the why behind every skill
The Journey
Phase 1
50-acre farm management, livestock rotation & soil science at partner farms
Phase 2
Live resort operations — front office, butler service & guest experience
Phase 3
Working fine dining kitchen — farm-to-table & artisanal plating
Student Profile & Growth
Who We Serve
Student Profile
Local Thai youth aged 15–19 from disadvantaged backgrounds — including poverty, ethnic minorities (hill tribes), and youth affected by crime, violence, or health challenges.
Entry Process
Recruitment interviews, written examinations, and assessment of attitude, educational level, language skills, communication ability, and creative & critical thinking potential.
Intake & Scaling
2026/27: 10 inaugural students.
2029/30: Target capacity of 30–40 students, with the option to scale to 20 per year.
Leadership
Educational Program Directors
Dr. Woody
Mr. Nathaphobdham Phobdhamjarernjai
Regenerative Farming DirectorProvides strategic oversight and ensures excellence in regenerative agricultural training across all partner farm sites.
Chef Riley
Riley Cameron Sanders
Fine Dining Culinary DirectorGuides culinary curriculum development and upholds industry-standard practices at Michelin level for the Culinary Arts track.
Sacha
Ms. Sang-Aroon Chantapoon
Hospitality Director & ChairwomanAdvises on hospitality training programs and service excellence benchmarks at SamSam Resorts. Also serves as Chairwoman of the Foundation.
Program Teachers
May
Miss Potjaman Maneesawet
Sous-Chef
Khun Chun
Mr. Thavon Khunsit
Administration
Nilas
Nilas Torbjorn Corneliussen
Fitness Coach
Richard
Richard Kwame Quansah
Business Management
James
James Br Quaye
Farm ManagementRichard and James bring rich on-the-ground experience from African Academics in Ghana, with deep insights into youth development, education support, and community building — sharing proven practical knowledge in nurturing future leaders and fostering core values.
Success Stories
Lives Transformed
"The Sirirat Foundation gave me skills I never thought possible. I went from uncertainty to running my own catering business within a year of graduating."
"The farming techniques I learned are transforming how my village grows food. We're more sustainable and more profitable than ever."
"I'm now a front-desk supervisor at a 5-star resort in Phang Nga. None of this would have been possible without the hospitality program at SamSam."
Latest News
News Spotlight
Sirirat Health & Freedom Academy Launches First 10-Student Cohort for 2026/27
The academy announces the opening of applications for the inaugural cohort, bringing vocational training to underserved youth in Chiang Rai, Chiangmai, and Phang Nga.
Read MoreKUMA Restaurant & SamSam Resorts Confirmed as Primary Training Partners
World-class hospitality entities in Chiang Rai and Koh Yao Noi formalise agreements to host Year 2 & 3 students for hands-on vocational training.
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