With over 16 years of professional experience, I have always believed that the heart of every successful organization lies in its customer experience. My career began with more than a decade in the corporate sector, where I worked across communications, public relations, sales promotion, and retail management in both B2B and B2C industries. I later transitioned into education, leading marketing and student recruitment initiatives for several of Thailand’s top international schools and universities.

During my corporate career, I managed regional CSR and community engagement programs throughout ASEAN. These included Ford Volunteer Corps, Ford Safety Driving Projects, and Ford Environmental Grants, which distributed more than USD $1.12 million in grants across seven ASEAN countries. I also worked with Habitat for Humanity, organizing volunteer teams of Thai and international automotive employees to help rebuild homes for tsunami-affected families in Phang-nga. Additional projects included the Nissan Mobile Library, which delivered books and educational resources to underserved communities, and Bridgestone’s Lady Driver Education Program, promoting road safety and mobility for women.

One of my most meaningful assignments was managing Ford Driving Skills for Life, a free global driver safety initiative adapted to local cultural and community needs. I also oversaw Ford Environmental Grants, supporting grassroots sustainability projects focused on biodiversity, agriculture, waste management, and renewable energy in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Outside the corporate world, I was a weekly guest columnist for The Nation newspaper in the early 2000s. My column, “Komsan’s Kingdom,” ran for two years and explored Thai society, culture, and current events through a personal storytelling lens.

I am also the founder and moderator of the International Schools in Thailand Chat Facebook group, a community of more than 25,000 members discussing international education in Thailand.

In 2022, after the passing of my father, I relocated to Chiang Mai and founded BYC Pickleball & More, combining my passions for community building, wellness, and meaningful human connection.

My father’s influence continues to inspire much of what I do today. An entrepreneur and sports enthusiast, he founded Aura Mineral Water in Mae Rim and deeply loved peaceful Chiang Mai. He also encouraged my passion for tennis, supporting me while competing at De La Salle Zobel in the Philippines and later at Ruamrudee International School in Bangkok. Many of my favorite childhood memories were spent practicing together on our backyard tennis court after long school days.

With more than 25 years of experience in education, journalism, communication, and bilingual content development, Rachada Dangchamroon has dedicated her career to helping people connect through language, storytelling, and lifelong learning.

Her professional journey began in journalism at the Pacific News Agency, where she reported on major national and regional events, including coverage related to the APEC Summit. This early experience shaped her ability to communicate complex issues with clarity, accuracy, and cultural sensitivity.

She later spent more than two decades as an assistant professor at Assumption University, teaching communication, media studies, English, and performance communication. Beyond the classroom, she mentored student publications, led communication training programs, and guided young writers and media practitioners. In recognition of her long-standing dedication and contribution to education, Asst. Prof. Rachada Dangchamroon received the St. De La Salle Award for Commendable Service during the AU Awards for Excellence 2020, honoring faculty members who demonstrated more than 25 years of distinguished service and commitment to academic excellence.

As a writer, editor, translator, and bilingual content developer, Mod has contributed to news agencies, magazines, and digital media platforms across education, lifestyle, communication, and cultural storytelling. She has also been involved in book-related writing and editorial projects, including contributions connected to the wellness and fitness title Escape Your Shape: How to Work Out Smarter, Not Harder by Edward Jackowski. Her work reflects a talent for transforming complex ideas into accessible, engaging, and human-centered narratives.

Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about mentoring emerging communicators and helping students discover confidence through language and self-expression. Whether ghostwriting, translating, coaching presentations, or developing bilingual educational content, she believes deeply in the power of language to foster understanding and bridge cultural divides.

In recent years, she discovered another passion: pickleball. Beyond teaching beginners and promoting active lifestyles, she has actively participated in several pickleball tournaments and has earned competition wins, reflecting both her enthusiasm for the sport and her commitment to continuous personal growth. Teaching pickleball has become an extension of her educational philosophy, creating spaces where people can learn, gain confidence, improve their well-being, and build meaningful connections through shared experiences.

Today, she continues teaching at Chiang Mai University and Maejo University, while also co-founding and growing BYC Pickleball & More , a welcoming community where learning, wellness, laughter, and meaningful human connection come together both on and off the court.