Who We Are

We are passionate and believe in the power of empowering the individual to impact the community and environment, and seek to do so through providing dignified employment for these individuals at Thai Song.

Brittany Fox (Fa Sai)
Co-Founder/ Director

Fa Sai is originally from Michigan and has been living in Thailand since August 2009.  She holds a Bachelors degree in International Relations from Michigan State University and has done humanitarian work throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. She has a heart for women at risk and a passion to live as an advocate for social justice.

Panida Ponkapin (Tukta)
Co-Founder/ HR Manager

Tukta graduated from Ramhkamhaeng University in Bangkok, Thailand, with a degree in International Relations, and is one of the founding directors of Thai Song Fair Trade.  She is originally from the farthest north province of Thailand, and has been residing in Bangkok since 2007. In the future, she hopes to pursue humanitarian work in Africa.

Marisa DeYoung
Marketing & Sales Manager

Marisa is originally from Connecticut and has lived in Thailand since 2009.  As a graduate of UConn’s School of Business, she has enjoyed using her education to help the poor overcome poverty in India & Thailand through micro-lending and social enterprises.  She is passionate about empowering the disadvantaged through dignified employment and holistic training.

Kiet Bunsiriya
Empowerment Department

Kiet is originally from Latgabang, Thailand, and joined Thai Song in May 2010 after working many years with an organization that focuses on helping the poor and vulnerable of Thailand.  She passionately seeks to mentor and help the ladies who work for Thai Song, and also facilitates the collection of materials.

Jordyn Bradshaw
Intern

Jordyn Bradshaw is from Cooks, MI and started at Thai Song in September 2011 after visiting the Bangkok office during the summer.  She was adopted from Seoul, Korea when she was eleven months old, along with her two siblings, and enjoys that Thai Song is teaching her so much and preparing her for the future.