Globish Academia (Thailand)

Globish Academia (Thailand) is an education technology firm founded in 2014 by Takarn Ananthothai and Chuencheewan Wongsaeree. The founders' journey began after identifying a critical gap in the Thai education system: despite extensive English studies, many Thais lacked the confidence and practical skills for real-world conversation. This insight was partly drawn from Takarn Ananthothai’s experience as president of the student organization AIESEC, where he observed that Thai students' potential was often hindered by their inability to express ideas in English. Globish was established to address this by focusing on practical, situation-based learning rather than traditional, grammar-focused instruction.

The company operates an online language learning platform that serves a diverse client base across Thailand and Vietnam, including individual learners (B2C), corporate clients (B2B), and educational institutions (B2B2C). Revenue is generated through the sale of various language courses. For individuals, the platform offers one-on-one and group classes in General English, Business English, and Chinese. A significant portion of its clientele, approximately 80%, consists of working professionals seeking career development, with students making up the remaining 20%. The corporate solutions segment is substantial, with over 500 business clients, including major names like Grab, Samsung, and Toyota, utilizing the platform for employee upskilling. The company also provides a digital school platform that integrates with existing educational systems.

Globish's core service revolves around live, 25-minute online classes with coaches from various countries, available 24/7. This model emphasizes convenience and consistent practice. Beyond live sessions, the platform provides e-learning modules, video recordings of classes, and AI-powered practice tools. The company has achieved significant milestones, including receiving the Prime Minister's Digital Awards 2020 for Digital Startup of the Year. Financially, Globish has demonstrated strong growth, securing a Series A+ funding round of over 90 million baht (approx. $2.5 million) in 2022 to fuel expansion into other ASEAN markets like Pakistan and Bangladesh. The company aims to increase its roster of coaches and expand its class offerings significantly, targeting substantial revenue growth by 2025.

Keywords: EdTech, online English learning, conversational English, language platform, Thailand, Vietnam, corporate training, digital school solutions, professional development, upskilling, one-on-one tutoring, B2B education, Series A, ASEAN market, language instruction, Chinese language learning, situation-based learning, remote education, e-learning, flexible scheduling