Sornchai, a visionary leader, is the founder and artistic director of Malongdu Theatre, a prominent socially engaged theater company based in Bangkok. With a focus on fostering social interaction, education, healing, and activism, the company orchestrates forums, events, and productions that catalyze participatory theater experiences. These experiences empower the community and drive collective action. Under his guidance, Malongdu Theatre has trained numerous individuals in the craft of Theatre of the Oppressed and produced over 50 impactful forum, invisible, and newspaper theaters.    In addition, Sornchai serves as the Principal Investigator of the Functional Aesthetics Group at Freaklab.org. His collaborations span innovative technological aesthetic projects, including AI-infused artwork for driving social change. A seasoned speaker, Sornchai delivered a compelling talk at TEDx Charoenkrung in 2019 and has translated two seminal books, Theatre of the Oppressed and Games for Actors and Non-Actors. Previously, he served as the Program Manager at Ashoka Thailand, an experience that deepened his understanding of the inner workings and impact of small-scale NGO organizations. In 2025, Sornchai was honored with the Social Equity Worker Award by JuSri (Just Society Research Institute), recognizing his contributions to justice, community empowerment, and creative activism.