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Board of Directors.

The people behind PBS — their credentials, careers and the work they do for the school every day.

Director & Licensee

Dr. Aimpitha Chittsena.

Dr. Aimpitha Chittsena Founder, Director and Licensee of Pholwitaya Bilingual School

Dr. Aimpitha founded Pholwitaya Bilingual School in 1998 with a single ambition — to bring true bilingual education to southern Thailand and prepare students to be confident, thoughtful, globally-minded young adults.

Her career in education spans more than three decades, from real-estate management early in her working life to leading the academic and administrative direction of PBS, the Early Childhood Development Centre and the Intellectual Skill Development Activity Centre. Under her leadership, the school earned the prestigious Royal School Award and pioneered Extra English, Special English and the current bilingual model.

Study
  • PrimaryPholwitaya School
  • SecondaryHatyaiwittayalai School
  • Bachelor'sKasetsart University — General Science
  • Master'sUniversity of Hartford — Business Administration (MBA)
  • DoctorateNorthern Philippines University — Educational Administration
Career
  • 1988General Manager, Patiya Real Estate
  • 1991–1992Customer Relations Manager, Patiya Real Estate
  • 1994–PresentManager / Headmaster, Pholwitaya School
  • 2002–PresentLicensee & Director, PBS; Board of Directors, Association of Private Schools Using English as a Medium of Instruction
  • 2004–PresentLicensee / Manager, Intellectual Skill Development Activity Centre
Programmes founded
  • 2003Early Childhood Development Centre
  • 2003Extra English Programme at Pholwitaya
  • 2005Special English Programme at Pholwitaya
  • TodayBilingual Curriculum (60 : 40 Eng/Thai), Kindergarten – Year 9
Board of Directors

The team that runs PBS.

An experienced board supports the director across academics, student affairs and operations.

Ms. Chernaree Chittsena Sooksawee

Deputy School Director — Student Affairs

Leads student affairs and pastoral care, ensuring every PBS child has the daily support they need to thrive academically and personally.

Ms. Sathonthorn Chittsena Sooksawee

Board Member

Family-line continuity for the school's mission — works on long-term planning and the legacy of the founding values.

Ms. Suparat Yeepaen

Board Member

Oversees educational standards and partnership programmes alongside the director.

Dr. Samarn Thavonrattanavanit

Board Member

Brings senior academic experience to curriculum oversight and external academic partnerships.

Mrs. Monthira Thammaphet

Board Member

Contributes to administrative and community programmes that connect PBS to the wider Hat Yai community.

Senior Academic Team

Department Heads & Coordinators

Heads of Kindergarten, Primary, English and Thai work directly with the board to maintain curriculum quality across every year.

Meet the team

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