A British born charity creator in Chiang Mai has been named as a Point of Light by Prime Minister Theresa May for working with vulnerable groups in Thailand.

Ben Svasti Thomson is dedicated to improving the lives of those in need in Northern Thailand. He has set up a number of successful charitable organisations including ‘Women Against AIDS’ to educate and empower women, ‘the Mother and Child Concern Foundation’ for families affected by HIV/AIDS, ‘Grassroots’ which supports former sex workers into alternative livelihoods and ‘the Anti-Trafficking Coordination Unit’ working with Thai government agencies and civil society groups to fight trafficking and support its victims.

As the U.K. Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai, he has spent the last six years supporting others to give back. His dynamic network of volunteers help care for expats from all nations who cannot travel to access assistance when in trouble.

Ben is the latest recipient of a Point of Light award, which recognises outstanding individual volunteers, people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others. Each day, someone, somewhere in the country is selected to receive the award to celebrate their remarkable achievements.

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