

Thailand
Sornchai Chatwiriyachai
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."
In his latest endeavor, Sornchai embraces the role of Program Manager at Ashoka Thailand, championing social entrepreneurship to enhance Thailand's social fabric. Holding the esteemed title of Atlantic Institute Seniors Fellow, he ardently pursues the advancement of Health Equity across Southeast Asia and the globe.