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We are currently looking for people who have the team spirit, enthusiasm and energy needed to hit the high standards we demand. Our sister company Phuchan Travel also has vacancies. Click here or on the "Join Our Team" link in the menu on the left to view currently open positions.
Our Team
Linda graduated in 2006 and joined Khiri Travel immediately afterwards. She used to be a full time volunteer for Voice of Democracy(VOD), Cambodian Center for Human Right (CCHR) in 2004.
In her free time Linda likes traveling, doing some sport and making fun with friends.
Savouen finished university at the beginning of 2006 and joined Khiri Travel immediately afterwards.
Sam was born in Siem Reap, 1974. With tourism just starting, Sam had the foresight to become involved in travel by following the national Guide Training Course in 1995. Since then he has constantly updated his knowledge of the burgeoning travel industry in Cambodia by following seminars and traveling extensively. Khiri Travel is proud to have Sam as partner and General Manager of Khiri Travel (Cambodia) Ltd. since its inception in 2000.
"Rotha" was born in Siem Reap, 1970. He will be finishing his BBA shortly and has been responsible for the Siem Reap and Western Cambodia operations for almost 5 years.
May started working in Khiri Travel Cambodian’s Siem Reap office in October 2006. In the past she was active as a volunteer for Korean-Cambodia Tourism Promotion Toward Poverty Alleviation in Siem Reap-Angkor, Cambodia (STEEP).
Rozet lives in Siem Reap province in Cambodia. After graduating from Build Bright University in Tourism and Hospitality Management, she started working for Khiri Travel in December 2006.
Channaly was born in Luang Prabang, 1980. She studied English at the Teacher Training College and after graduation worked for one and a half year at Pansea Phou Vao Hotel. She has been working for Khiri Travel's Luang Prabang office since July 2004.
"Ting" was born in Luang Prabang, 1987. She is still a student, but started working for Khiri Travel's Luang Prabang office in June 2005 as assistant reservations.
Chansamone was born in Laos, in 1961. After her studies in Vietnam, which made her her speak Vietnamese fluently, she studied English for 2 years in Canberra, Australia. She has been active in tourism in Laos for more than 10 years. Working for Khiri Travel since 2000, she is now principal partner in our local venture, Khiri Travel (Laos) Ltd.
The co-founder of Khiri Travel, Frans is a veteran tour leader of more than 50 trips throughout Southeast Asia and Australia. Frans actively joined Khiri Travel in 1996 and has been the driving force behind our many off-the-beaten track itineraries. He is often seen scouting new border crossings and pioneering new destinations and routes. When not on the road, Frans calls Chiang Mai his home.
Philip is our field operations manager, always roaming around. He has been living in Thailand since 1989 and was working as tourleader around South-East Asia.
In 2007 Philip joined our team.
He's now happily married and has 2 lovely kids.
With Frans Betgem co-founder of Khiri Travel, Willem's career in the travel industry started in the early 1980's, combining travel in Southeast Asia with a job at a large student travel agency in The Netherlands. Working for a local travel agent in Bangkok in 1987 gave him the opportunity to further his knowledge of running a company in this diverse region. Leading the enthusiastic and very talented staff of Khiri Travel's offices and other ventures in the region is his passion.
Nicknamed "Kaew", has joined our Bangkok-based tour coordination team in the beginning of 2005. During her undergraduate years, she was involved in many international projects and volunteer work. Communication with people from various nationalities as well as love for travel are her daily inspiration.
"Mem", proud mother of a young son, has a 7 years career in air ticketing. She joined Khiri Travel in 2004 and, as part of the Bangkok reservations team, is in charge of all flight reservations and ticketing.
"Luck" is from Bangkok, born in 1977. She received a Bachelor Degree of Arts. Luck loves travel, and decided to pursue her career in tourism. After graduation in 1999, she joined Khiri Travel and now leads our team of reservation staff in Bangkok.
After years of traveling throughout Asia, Koen settled in Thailand in 1987. He is married, proud father of two sons, and became grandfather in 2005. Koen joined Khiri Travel in 2003 where he is responsible for the field-staff and our safety policy. Besides his full time job with Khiri Travel, Koen is an active cartoonist/illustrator.
Issara, or Id, was born in 1975 in Nakorn Sawan province. She joined Khiri Travel in 1998 as assistant accountant and now is the leading team accountant at the head office in Bangkok.
Mayura, or Nuch, was born in 1977 in Mahasarakham province, Northeastern Thailand. Her love for travel inspires her daily since she joined our reservations team at Khiri Travel Bangkok in the beginning of 2004.
"Kiki" was born in Phuket, on the west coast of Southern Thailand. She holds a Bachelor degree of Arts & Psychology. Now she's studying Chinese at Silpakorn University. She also loves the world of traveling so she joined Khiri Travel in October 2004 as a tour coordinator. Kiki now leads here own team of Tour Coordinators.
"Kik" was born in Uthaithani, 1982. She studied BBA-Accounting at Suandusit Rajabwat University and started to work for Khiri Travel in 2005.
"Kay" comes from Sukhothai, one of Thailand oldest cities and was born in 1979. She joined Khiri Travel after her graduation in 2003 and is responsible for the administration.
"Nen" was born in Bangkok, 1975. After her graduation in 2003 from the Thai Chamber of the Commercial University she started to work for Khiri Travel and joined our reservations team in Bangkok.
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Thantika or Nham comes from Nakhornsrithammarat, Southern Thailand. Nham joined Khiri Travel in April 2006 after working at Amari Airport Hotel as a Guest Relation Officer.
She's serviceminded and enjoys dealing with many people.
Tuk was born in Chainat, central Thailand. She loves travelling because it is a good way to gain more experience. Tuk joined our reservation team in 2006.
Ple (Apple) is her name. She has extensive work experience in tourism and joined our team early 2006. Right now Ple works for the Website Development department.
In her free time she enjoys travelling around Thailand.
Nim comes from Bangkok. She majored in Tourism and Hotel Studies and joined Khiri in December 2006, her first job with a travel agent.
Yui graduated from Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University. She joined Khiri Travel in November 2006.
Koy was born in Lopburi, but now lives in Bangkok with her husband and 2 year old son, Bas. She joined Khiri Travel in September 2006.
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Koy (Pinky) has 8 years experience in the Airline service industry as a supervisor. She joined Khiri Travel in November 2007. Due to her positive thinking she likes to look at the world in a 'pink way'.
Kunlanart, or Pum, was born in 1975 in Nakorn Pathom province. She has joined Khiri Travel in 2007 as assistant accountant at the head office in Bangkok.
Maneerat Kumchareon (Kaew) was born in Bkk, 1983. She graduated in tourism from Rajamangkala University and joined Khiri Travel in August 2007.
Thanpitcha or Tuktik was born in Roi-Ed, 1984. She graduated from Sripatum University and joined Khiri Travel in March 2007 as Assistant Tour Coordinator at the head office in Bangkok.
Inn was born in Phitsanulok. She loves travelling very much. Inn has joined Khiri in August 2007 as a Contracting Officer.
Tuan graduated from Hanoi University of Foreign Studies and used to be a tour guide for 5 years. In 2006 he started working for Khiri's representative office in Hanoi.
Tuan has a great love for tourism, is happy to have new friends and learn new things.
Ratanak started as a history teacher at a public high school in Phnom Penh and continued as an assistant coordinator on a UNDP project before becoming a free-lance guide. He has been guiding our clients around Angkor for the last 3 years.
Maray, a native from Siem Reap, has been a guide with Khiri Travel for 2 years. An outgoing person, he's loved by groups. Besides his work, Maray's life-long passion is cock fighting (the non-lethal variety).
A Luang Prabang native, Sompong was educated in Vientiane. When he started as a guide, no official guide training was available. He learned English and taught himself people skills and is now one of Luang Prabang's most knowledgeable guides. He has written a book on Luang Prabang temple murals. Sompong has been working for Khiri Travel since 1998 and is also active in training a new generation of guides.
Chan was born in 1965, Chiang Mai. Graduating from the official guide training course of the TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand), he worked as a free-lance trekking guide. Chan joined Khiri Travel in 1995 and has since become one of the company's most senior and well-loved guides.
"Ruchi" was born in Bangkok, 1958, and went to highschool in England. She has been working as a Chiang Mai guide with Khiri Travel for 5 years.
"Chart" was born in 1967 in Chiang Rai province. He has been working for 9 years as a guide. He studied Buddhism and is an expert on temples.
Angela was born in Bangkok, 1964.( She graduated from a private college. (For the last 10 years Angela has been active as a tour guide in Central and North Thailand. (She is service-minded and likes meeting people from different cultures.( In her free time she likes exercising and reading.
Tong was born in Bangkok, 1957.( He graduated from Ramkhamheng, Bachelor of Law.( At first he worked as a forestry officer in North East Thailand.( For the last 12 years Tong has been active as a tour guide all over Thailand. He also has some guide experience in Laos and Myanmar.( As a guide he enjoys having the opportunity to show the clients his country and its culture.( In his free time he likes to drive to other provinces and do some exploring.(
Joe grew up in Bangkok and graduated 25 years ago with a degree in chemistry. However soon afterwards he started his career as a tourguide. Since then he has led countless groups both Thai and non-Thai, outbound as well as inbound. He is service-minded, loves to take care of his clients and therefore sees himself as a ‘small ambassador’ of Thailand.
Pang was born in Supanburi, but grew up in Bangkok.( She graduated from Bangkok Technical Campus in 1999.( Her first job was as a Guest Service Agent for a hotel.( She has been working as a tourguide for 5 years, mainly in central Thailand, but also as a tourleader in Vietnam.( What she likes about her job is the freedom and the chance to show Thai culture to her clients.
After finishing secondary school in Chonburi Woody went to Bangkok and studied at Ramkhamheng University. He graduated in 1995.
He started his career as an office worker, but soon preferred working outdoors and joined a guide training course. He received his guide license in 1999. In his free time he likes to go trekking around Thailand, especially around Chiang Dao.
As a tourguide he has an excellent opportunity to show his tourists the real Thailand.
Koy was born in Bangkok in 1971. She graduated from Ramkhamheng in 2000 with a Major in English and political science. Her first job was as a Guest Service Agent for a hotel. She has been working as a tourguide for 8 years, all over Thailand, but also as a tourleader with 1 tour each in Laos and Cambodia. Although in the beginning she mainly had Thai clients, by now she has experience with nationalities from all over the world. In 2004 she got her first job for Khiri Travel. What she likes about her job is travelling, meeting local people in new places and the chance to show Thai culture to her clients.
"Mai" was born in 1976 in Bangkok. She got her major in English in 1998 and has been working for Khiri Travel since the end of 2003, both as a guide and a tour leader for UK groups.
"Eng" was born in Korat, which is also known as Nakhon Ratchasima, in 1974. After graduating in 1994, she started working as a guide in 2003. Since then she has conducted tours for Khiri Travel as a tour leader for UK groups.
"Ying" was born in Bangkok in 1974. After graduating from Thammasat University she took a course in tourism at Silpakorn University in 1997. She has been working for Khiri Travel since 2004, both as a guide and a tour leader for UK groups.
"Bee" was born in Bangkok in 1972. She received a B.A. in Hotel and Tourism Management and has been working as both guide and tour leader with Khiri Travel for almost 10 years. Bee is seen traveling all over Thailand and is getting rave reviews from all clients: whether it's from families or from groups of seniors from Canada and the US.
Waew got her BA from Assumption University, major in English, minor hotel management. She started her career working as a secretary, but that didn't last long. 8 years ago she learned the do's and don'ts of being a guide at Khiri Travel and has become very experienced indeed. In future Waew doesn't expect any changes, because with this job she has a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world.
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