The Association
The Social Enterprise Thailand Association or SE Thailand was established in January 2019,
as an organized entity based on the unofficial network of social enterprises formed since 2016. The Association acts as the connector among members and between members and other organizations with the aim to enable Thai social enterprises to grow their businesses while tackling social and environmental problems. We also share knowledge around social entrepreneurship with the wider public.
Vision
“To strengthen the Social Enterprises in Thailand through collaboration in solving social challenges and driving social development effectively”
Mission
COMMUNICATE
CATALYZE
CONNECT : Build a network among Social Enterprises and collaboration between Social Enterprises and other sectors to enhance social and environmental impact.
COMMUNICATE : Communicate and create practical
knowledge on Social Enterprises, while raising awareness for the general public.
CATALYZE : Advocate policies that contribute to solving social problems and creating social development through events, knowledge sharing, collaboration etc.
board of association 2022-2024
M.L.Dispanadda Diskul
Chairman
Dr.Poonchai Chitanuntavitaya
Vice Chairman
Somsak Boonkam
Member
Thanaboon Somboon
Member
Arch Wongchindawest
Member
Nawee Nakwatchara
Member
Ada Chirapaisarnkul
Member
Ruangroj Poonpol
Member
Pradhana Chariyavilaskul
Member and Public Relations
Krisada Saengchaiwutthikun
Member and Registrar
Kesara Manchusree
Member and Treasurer
Peetachai Dejkraisak
Member and Secretary
advisors 2022-2024
Nick Pisalyaput
Sunit Shrestha
board of association 2019-2021
M.L.Dispanadda Diskul
Chairman
Dr.Poonchai Chitanuntavitaya
Vice Chairman
Pakakrong Kwankhao
Member
Krisada Saengchaiwutthikun
Member and Registrar
Vitoon Panyakul
Member
Thanaboon Somboon
Member
Arch Wongchindawest
Member
Kesara Manchusree
Member
Pradhana Chariyavilaskul
Member and Public Relations
Dr.Kulpatra Sirodom
Member and Treasurer
Peetachai Dejkraisak
Member and Secretary
advisors 2019-2021
Nick Pisalyaput
Sinee Chakthranont
Mechai Viravaidya
Vichian Pongsatorn
Sunit Shrestha
The Team
Nattakorn Asunee Na Ayudhaya
General Manager
Thitirat Rattanasribuathong
Assistant Project Manager & Community Builder
Burin Raunkaew
Partnerships & Community Engagement Officer
Panisa Songsithichoke
Impact Officer & International Coordination
Tawanshine Lekpetsawang
Administrative officer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A social enterprise is an entity that aims to solve the social and environmental problems by using business which ensures efficiency and social innovation. This hybrid allows the entrepreneurs to be financially independent as it is operated based on sale of products or services instead of donation. The profit is then reinvested to scale the social impact. (TSEO)
The Association is a membership-based organization, aiming to strengthen the collaboration among its members and between its members and other organizations with the goal of supporting its member social enterprises in growing their businesses while enhancing the impact they create. The Association also supports the sharing of knowledge on social enterprises to the public audience.
There are two tracks of membership: the Ordinary Member and the Associate Member. Those who apply for Ordinary Membership must be social enterprises that have registered as juristic persons under the Thai law. As for the Associate Membership, any Thai national or juristic person who is interested in establishing social enterprises or supporting existing social enterprises can apply.
You can join as an Associate Member, which you will enjoy the benefit such as participation in classes and consulting hours offered by the Association. This will equip you with the knowledge and understanding in business entrepreneurship together with solving any social or environment problems you care about. You will also benefit from being part of the biggest network of social enterprises in Thailand, which will offer you opportunities to collaborate for greater impact of your work in the future.
Despite joining the Association as an Associate Member, any interested individual can also support the Association directly through a donation or support the social enterprises in our network through offering mentorship on the topic according to your expertise or applying for job positions with our member social enterprises.
You will get access to various kinds of services provided by the Association, for example classes and consulting hours, preferred purchase orders from the government and corporates, discount and privilege from our partners, networking events, etc. As a part of the biggest network of social enterprises in Thailand, you will also benefit from collaboration that will allow the scaling of your desired impact.
You could support our work by becoming an Associate Member or you can make a donation. Moreover, you could also support member social enterprises in our network through impact investments, encouraging your employees to become an expert mentor or co-develop projects with us to enhance the capacity of social enterprises in reaching their goals.
