My name is Chalard Bunluaphob. I was born and raised in Bhan Harn (currently called Dan Khun Thot) – a rural village in Na Khon Rachasima (Korach) Province in northeast Thailand (E-Sarn.) It is a quaint little town that has no electricity or running water. I received a bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) from Mapua Institute of Technology in the Philippines and a master degree in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.) from Lamar University in the United States. I worked as a mechanical engineer for two different companies simultaneously: ITT Bell & Gossett for 30 years and Midland Manufacturing for 25 years. I have recently retired from work. With my wife (Montatip Toi Bunluaphob) of thirty two years, we have three daughters, and six months ago our family is blessed with a granddaughter.
Received the Individual Ring of Quality Gold Award from Mr. Travis Engen CEO of ITT Industries at Cipriani Wall Street New York on September 17, 1998. Chalard Bunluaphob was the third person from ITT Bell & Gossett that won this award in the last twenty-one years.
My family picture (clockwise from the left Maysa, Chalard, Maytinee, Montatip, and Tanvar)
My Goal
Education is what I believe in, and from which I have been propelled to achieve the desired living status. At this juncture, I want to give back. Building school in the communities of the disadvantages is the endeavor I aim to achieve. I am not alone in this view. Ajarn Somkiat Pongpaiboon shares with me this desire to contribute to educating the Thais who otherwise would be lost to the loss of opportunities to get ahead. AJ Somkiat Pongpaiboon and I have found two locations in need of a school. We plan on constructing two buildings that each consists of two classrooms large enough for Kindergarten, first and second grade, appears to be appropriate for what is needed. We have discussed the principles of building both buildings. We will supply the building materials and I will work with the locals to build the school. The concept of working with the locals will not only bring the community together, the community will have the sense of ownership. This, I believe, is significant in keeping it running successfully. I will work together with the community to complete the low cost good quality school buildings for the children and the community by efficiently budget the funds.
