Parich Ruktapongpisal

Parich Ruktapongpisal

SCHOOL LICENSEE, KIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK

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Parich Ruktapongpisal is a Thai-American investment banker and education advocate, currently serving as the School Licensee at KIS International School in Bangkok. He is an alumnus of KIS and holds degrees in political science and economics from the University of California, Berkeley. In 2017, he returned to KIS in a leadership capacity, contributing to the school's strategic direction and educational initiatives.

In his role, Ruktapongpisal has been instrumental in shaping KIS’s expansion and educational reforms. He played a key part in the development of KIS International School Reignwood Park, a new 60-acre campus that opened in August 2024. This campus is notable for being Bangkok’s only full IB day and boarding school, offering all four International Baccalaureate programmes.

Beyond his work at KIS, Ruktapongpisal is actively involved in think tanks focused on educational reform in Thailand. His efforts aim to transform both local and global educational landscapes, promoting innovative approaches to learning and development.

Ruktapongpisal’s background in investment banking, combined with his commitment to education, positions him as a significant figure in the advancement of educational initiatives in Thailand.

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