Our team
The people behind Bitcoin Chiang Mai and the Bitcoin Learning Center.
Jimmy Kostro
Advisor and investor
Jimmy Kostro is an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and scaling businesses from the ground up. Over the course of more than a decade, he founded and grew two logistics companies without any initial capital or external investment, expanding into 24 major markets, including NYC, Miami, Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Boston. By 2018, he successfully transitioned into a strategic leadership role, empowering his teams to manage day-to-day operations while focusing on high-level decision-making. Today, one of these businesses continues to thrive and serves as a key funding source for the non-profit work that drives his passion.
In 2022, Jimmy founded The Kostro Foundation, a 501(c)(3) education-based non-profit organization, where he currently holds the position of Board Chair. The foundation is focused on creating sustainable opportunities for disadvantaged communities in Thailand. It provides scholarships for students, builds essential infrastructure such as bathrooms and kitchens, constructs drinking water wells, and adds internet access to remote villages. A seasoned Bitcoiner since 2017, Jimmy also invested in The Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, a hub that provides accessible Bitcoin-focused education, conducts academic research on the challenges Bitcoin addresses, and explores how Bitcoin can empower underserved populations.
The foundation combines practical learning with academic research to generate data-driven insights into how Bitcoin can solve real-world challenges, particularly in fostering financial inclusion and creating sustainable economic opportunities. Under Jimmy's leadership, the organization is committed to delivering measurable results, ensuring transparency, and fostering long-term collaborations that bring lasting change to disadvantaged communities.
2026 speaking engagements
- Bitcoin 2026, Las Vegas, USA
- Bitcoin FilmFest Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
- Bitcoin Educators Unconference, Prague, Czech Republic (My First Bitcoin)
- BTC Prague 2026, Prague, Czech Republic
- Bitcoin Asia 2026, Hong Kong
- Bitcoin Korea Conference, Seoul, South Korea
- Bitcoin Origin Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
- Bitcoin Thailand 2026, Bangkok, Thailand
Author of the Bitcoin Endowment Standard on GitHub.
Jimmy Kostro is an advisor to the division, contributing strategy and creative direction from outside Thailand; he does not perform work or hold an operational role inside Thailand, consistent with his visa status.
Napatsanun Chatchayaladasiri (Fai)
Founder & director
Fai Napatsanun Chatchayaladasiri is a Thai entrepreneur and educator who believes that financial literacy is essential to freedom, equality, and long term resilience. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bitcoin Chiang Mai Co., Ltd., an organization dedicated to education, community engagement, and responsible participation in the digital economy. Through the company, the Bitcoin Learning Center provides accessible and practical financial education to people from diverse backgrounds.
Born and raised in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Fai brings a strong local perspective shaped by international experience. She earned her business degree from Chiang Mai University and later continued her studies in MBA at a business school in Texas in the United States, gaining insight into global economic systems and cross-cultural learning environments.
Fai is inspired by the challenges people in emerging markets face from inflation and limited access to financial systems. She believes that financial education, together with Bitcoin as an open global network, can help individuals protect their economic value and participate more equally in the global economy.
Before establishing Bitcoin Chiang Mai, Fai spent more than ten years as an educational consultant supporting Thai students who wished to study abroad. Earlier in her career, she worked as a business and economics journalist in Los Angeles and Bangkok. She has also served as a part time lecturer in International Business at Chiang Mai Rajabhat University for over a decade.
Through Bitcoin Chiang Mai, Fai also leads Run for Freedom, an international community event that connects the Bitcoin Learning Center with runners from around the world while working closely with local government partners and universities. The initiative creates a unique platform for cultural exchange, education, and collaboration, strengthening trust between global communities and local institutions.
"Investing your sats in the Bitcoin Learning Center Chiang Mai is a stand for knowledge, freedom, and empowering every individual. Together, we can hodl the line for a decentralized world where privacy, equality, and universal access to opportunity uplift humanity." Fai Napatsanun C.
Jutarat Singkaeo (Eve)
National operations manager
Jutarat Singkaeo, known as Eve, serves as National Operations Manager at the Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai, overseeing the day to day operations of the organization in Thailand.
Eve functions much like a general manager across the organization. She coordinates staff, projects, programs, events, administrative requirements, and operational priorities while ensuring that work moves effectively across teams. She is also the primary liaison for BLC's partners, vendors, service providers, and other external stakeholders, making her a central point of coordination for many of the organization's most important relationships.
As a native Thai with a degree in International Business, graduating with highest honors from Chiang Mai Rajabhat University, Eve brings strong local knowledge and organizational leadership to the role. She works closely with government agencies and professional service providers to help ensure the organization's activities, reporting, and business operations remain properly coordinated and compliant with local requirements.
Eve also plays an important role in executing BLC's partnerships and initiatives across education, community development, events, media, and social impact. She works closely with leadership to turn organizational priorities into action and has become one of the key people responsible for keeping BLC's growing operations organized and moving forward.
Her work extends to The Kostro Foundation's initiatives supporting disadvantaged children and communities in Northern Thailand, helping coordinate projects and relationships on the ground.
Eve has grown into one of the organization's most trusted operational leaders. Her ability to manage people, relationships, logistics, and execution makes her an essential part of BLC's operations in Thailand and a primary point of contact for the partners and organizations we work with.
Danilo III Garcia (Neo)
International operations manager
Neo serves as International Operations Manager at the Bitcoin Learning Center in Chiang Mai and is the primary point of contact for much of the organization's international activity.
He oversees the day to day operations of BLC's international initiatives, coordinating projects, events, visitors, partners, sponsors, and industry relationships from around the world. He works across departments to ensure international projects move from planning through execution while keeping communication aligned between BLC's Thai operations and its global network.
Fluent in both Thai and English, Neo plays an invaluable role in connecting the local and international sides of the organization. His ability to work comfortably across cultures, teams, and initiatives allows him to serve as a bridge between BLC's operations in Thailand and the international organizations and individuals it works with.
Neo also manages many of the technologies that support BLC's daily operations. His responsibilities span websites, digital systems, internal workflows, content publishing, technical coordination, and the operational infrastructure required to support the organization's growing activities.
Events and international programs remain an important part of his role. Neo has helped coordinate major seminars, educational programs, workshops, meetups, and large scale community events, including operational responsibilities surrounding the world's first Bitcoin Half Marathon and its more than 3,000 participants.
Because Neo works across nearly every department and initiative, his role extends well beyond any single program or responsibility. Whether coordinating an international partnership, supporting an event, managing technology, welcoming visitors, or solving operational challenges behind the scenes, Neo is one of the key people responsible for keeping BLC's international operations connected, organized, and moving forward.
Sirikul Atthapunyapol (Kate)
Events & communications
Kate Sirikul leads events and communications at the Bitcoin Learning Center, supporting the execution of flagship events and strengthening media presence across Thailand. She brings over a decade of experience as a national news anchor at Channel 7HD, where she built a reputation for clear, credible communication and reached millions of viewers across the country. She has also worked as a radio host at Good Time Radio 88.5 FM, further expanding her experience in media and audience engagement.
Kate plays a key role in coordinating large-scale events, including Bitcoin-focused festivals and community initiatives, while also supporting public relations, partnerships, and communications with local and international audiences. Her background in media, leadership, and international experience allows the organization to operate with a high level of professionalism, visibility, and trust when engaging with partners, institutions, and the broader public.
With a career built on trust, leadership, and communication, Kate Sirikul is not just leading a festival. She is shaping the future of finance in Thailand and beyond.
Tattapong Kunthadech (Farm)
AI infrastructure architect
Tattapong Kunthadech, known as Farm, is a software developer and systems architect with over eight years of experience building software for both startups and large organizations. Throughout his career, he has worked across industries including e-commerce, point-of-sale systems, CRM platforms, and gaming, developing a strong foundation in backend systems, automation, and scalable infrastructure.
He currently works as a Senior Software Developer at Arise by Infinitas, where he helps design and build systems that support large-scale digital financial platforms in Thailand.
Farm graduated from Chiang Mai University with a degree in Animation and Game Design. Although his academic path began in creative technology, his passion for problem-solving led him into software engineering, where he found purpose in building systems that make complex work simpler and more effective.
His journey into Bitcoin began with a personal interest in understanding money, value, and how financial systems affect everyday life. As he learned more, that curiosity grew into a passion for financial education and the belief that open access to knowledge can create real opportunities for people and communities.
At the Bitcoin Learning Center, Farm works as the AI Infrastructure Architect, helping build privacy-first systems that improve workflows, preserve organizational knowledge, and make technology more useful for the team. His goal is to create practical tools that help small organizations work smarter while maintaining control over their data and systems.
Farm is passionate about building technology that is useful, sustainable, and empowering. He believes that when education and the right tools are made accessible, individuals and communities are better equipped to adapt, grow, and create meaningful change.
Whether through software systems or Bitcoin education, he is motivated by the same purpose: helping build tools and knowledge that give people greater confidence in the future.
He approaches his work with curiosity, humility, and a commitment to continuous learning, always looking for better ways to solve problems and support the people around him.
Boontawat Kamfun (Joey)
Head of creative media
Born and raised in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, Joey's creative perspective was shaped by the quiet rhythms of northern Thailand. Growing up surrounded by nature gave him an appreciation for simplicity, precision, and the power of thoughtful visual communication.
As a video editor and graphic designer, Joey believes that every frame and every design element should have a purpose. His work goes beyond making content look good. It is about creating visuals that are authentic, engaging, and meaningful. Whether editing a documentary, producing a podcast, or designing promotional artwork, he carefully crafts each piece to communicate ideas with clarity and impact.
Joey approaches every project with a balance of technical precision and artistic creativity. Influenced by modern minimalist design, he focuses on clean compositions, strong visual hierarchy, and storytelling that allows the message to take center stage. His attention to detail ensures that every edit, transition, color, and graphic serves the story rather than distracting from it.
Deeply connected to his family roots and the values they instilled in him, Joey brings patience, discipline, and pride to every project he creates. He believes that exceptional creative work is built through consistency, craftsmanship, and a commitment to getting the details right.
As Head of Creative Media at Bitcoin Chiang Mai, Joey is responsible for the visual execution of the organization's content. He leads video editing, graphic design, and creative production across podcasts, educational videos, social media, and live events, helping transform complex Bitcoin concepts into compelling visual stories that educate, inspire, and reach audiences around the world.