Our Story
How Mendwell came to be
Mendwell was set up in Khon Kaen in 2019 by a small group of people who had each spent years facilitating conversations in community and organisational settings. They noticed something consistent: families rarely struggle because they do not care about one another. They struggle because nobody has given them a calm, neutral space to speak — and to really listen.
The name comes from the idea of mending — not fixing, not judging, but quietly helping things hold together better over time. We have always been deliberate about what we are and what we are not. We are not counsellors. We do not give advice. We provide facilitated conversations and plain educational content, and we let families do the rest in their own way.
Since opening, we have worked with hundreds of families across Khon Kaen and the surrounding region — parents navigating shifting household responsibilities, siblings working through shared decisions, and couples who simply wanted a gentler way to talk about their daily lives together.
Our guiding values
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Neutrality. We hold no opinion on what your family should decide. Our role is to hold the space, not direct the outcome.
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Clarity about scope. We are an educational and facilitation service. We are honest about this from the first enquiry, and we never overstate what our sessions can offer.
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Patience. Families move at their own pace. We never rush a session, never push for a resolution, and never make anyone feel they are falling behind.
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Privacy. What families share with us stays with us. We keep only the information needed to run your session, nothing more.
Our People
The team behind Mendwell
Our facilitators and coordinators bring care, patience, and a genuine respect for every family that comes through our door.
Siriporn Anuwat
Lead Facilitator
Siriporn has facilitated family and community conversations in northeast Thailand for over a decade. Her approach is unhurried, perceptive, and deeply fair to everyone in the room.
Prawit Tanasiri
Education & Seminar Coordinator
Prawit designs the informational content for Mendwell's seminars. He has a background in adult education and a talent for making practical topics accessible without oversimplifying.
Nanthicha Charoenwong
Client Coordinator
Nanthicha is often the first voice families hear from Mendwell. She handles enquiries and scheduling with warmth, and takes care to answer questions thoroughly before any session begins.
How We Work
Our standards and practices
We hold ourselves to clear principles in every session and every interaction, so that families always know what to expect from us.
Facilitator Code of Conduct
All our facilitators follow a written code of conduct covering neutrality, confidentiality, and professional boundaries. This is reviewed annually and shared with families on request.
Session Confidentiality
Session content is never recorded and never shared. Notes taken by facilitators are for internal quality review only and are not retained beyond 90 days.
Clear Scope of Service
We communicate plainly what our sessions involve and, equally, what they do not. Families are never left uncertain about whether they are receiving advice, counselling, or facilitation.
Content Review Process
Educational materials used in seminars are reviewed before each delivery to ensure they remain informational, accurate, and free from any content that could be construed as professional advice.
Post-Session Feedback
After every session, participants are invited to share their experience with us anonymously. This feedback shapes how we refine our facilitation approach over time.
Personal Data Protection
We hold only the contact details needed to arrange your session. Data is stored securely, never sold to third parties, and handled in accordance with Thailand's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
Family communication support in Khon Kaen
Mendwell has been part of the Khon Kaen community since 2019, offering a practical and non-prescriptive approach to family communication. Across three structured offerings — facilitated conversation sessions, educational seminars, and multi-session support plans — we provide a space where families can speak to one another clearly and at their own pace.
Northeast Thailand has a rich tradition of communal decision-making and extended family structures. We respect that. Our facilitation model draws on the simple idea that most people already hold the knowledge they need to move forward — they benefit most from a calm space to surface it together. That is what our sessions provide.
Facilitating family conversations is a distinct discipline. It calls for even-handedness, patience, and a thorough understanding of how communication patterns shift under stress. Our team has practised these skills across a wide range of settings and brings that experience to every session in a form that is practical, accessible, and free from unnecessary complexity.
Every session at Mendwell is educational or facilitated communication in nature. We do not provide psychological advice, legal guidance, financial recommendations, or any form of counselling. Families who need specialist input of those kinds are encouraged to seek it separately, and we are happy to point them in a useful direction if asked.
Begin gently
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