Meet the team
Bangon Khaikratok (On) Business Owner & Lindsay Sales Hon. Director
On & Lindsay are the foundation of this program. Their support has allowed the initiative to develop and take place, providing the facilities and opportunities to bring the program to fruition. On and Lindsay have also brought this team together through their marriage, with Art and Em being On's sons and Elysha being Lindsay's daughter. As a family we hope to build & develop this program, contributing back to the Sam Rit community where our friends and relatives live.
On & Lindsay are the foundation of this program. Their support has allowed the initiative to develop and take place, providing the facilities and opportunities to bring the program to fruition. On and Lindsay have also brought this team together through their marriage, with Art and Em being On's sons and Elysha being Lindsay's daughter. As a family we hope to build & develop this program, contributing back to the Sam Rit community where our friends and relatives live.
Programme Manager - Suma Lee Choonuan (Goong)
Goong is the Residency artistic director and program manager with over 10 years experience in Japan complementing her knowledge, skills and talent initiated through her degree in fine arts majoring in Thai Culture, Traditional Dance, performance, costume and music.
Goong is the Residency artistic director and program manager with over 10 years experience in Japan complementing her knowledge, skills and talent initiated through her degree in fine arts majoring in Thai Culture, Traditional Dance, performance, costume and music.
Program Assistants Amarin (Em) Choonuan & Puy Choonuan
Em and Puy assist the program from time to time, providing help with residents during their stay. Puy is an active member of the village womens team providing practical support to members of the community and Em is a deputy Mayor helping to design and implement community infrastructure projects. Together with their young sons, this family plays an important part engaging the Sam Rit community to ensure the Residency continues to make a worthwhile socio-economic contribution.
Em and Puy assist the program from time to time, providing help with residents during their stay. Puy is an active member of the village womens team providing practical support to members of the community and Em is a deputy Mayor helping to design and implement community infrastructure projects. Together with their young sons, this family plays an important part engaging the Sam Rit community to ensure the Residency continues to make a worthwhile socio-economic contribution.
Elysha Rei - Technical Consultant
Elysha initiated Sam Rit Residency using her knowledge skills and practice as a Fine Arts Graduate and MBA. She saw the potential to use facilities designed as a weigh station for rice farmers to be transformed into a major all weather art space, studio, accommodation and communal areas. She linked the village community into the programme ensuring household, school, Mayoral, political and Government support.
