Jon Jandai is probably the happiest man in Thailand. The self proclaimed ‘happiness’ farmer from the northern part of Thailand lives a carefree life in the village while many of his contemporary compatriots are heavily burdened with debts and expectations. Jon Jandai is from Yasothorn Province Thailand and has been... Read more
Jon Jandai is probably the happiest man in Thailand. The self proclaimed ‘happiness’ farmer from the northern part of Thailand lives a carefree life in the village while many of his contemporary compatriots are heavily burdened with debts and expectations. Jon Jandai is from Yasothorn Province Thailand and has been farming all of his life. He began building earthen homes on his family farm in 1997.
He co-founded Pun Pun in 2003 and is most interested in preserving heritage in seeds. During his younger days, Jon was drawn by the bright lights of big cities and left his family farm to seek the richness of Bangkok, but after a number of years there, he decided to return to his village. He then started to experimenting the different ways to build houses and to do farming. He began teaching the methods to other villagers as he continues to create a movement of creating sustainable and affordable living in the countryside.
Jon’s TEDx talk, “Life is easy. Why do we make it hard?” has now been viewed over 5 million times. He shares his perspective and his definition of happiness. He stresses the importance of balance and well-being in one’s life. He questions the modern lifestyle where many are in a continuous cycle in trying to earn and gain more, but is, in fact, continually in shackles and lack the freedom to be happy.
Jon’s talks often raise questions about self reliance, sustainability of natural resources and real value of personal economics. He often provides an insight that is very different from the general perception of the modern world that many times, one cannot help but to envy his detachment from monetary values and his contentment and happiness in life. He believes everyone has a choice, and the choice should be to make life easy.
Jon Jandai has since started a center for self reliance and now conducts regular workshops and events for guests who wants to learn from him and his team about self reliant living, organic gardening, community living, natural building and natural health. His workshops are well attended by individuals who are just starting out in their careers (millennials) and those that have already attained certain level of success in life and career. His guests comes from both within Thailand and from countries around the world.
Jon Jandai is passionate about spreading his thoughts on seed preservation, which he believes is very important and will ultimately allow humankind to continue to live a sustainable and happy life on earth.
You can book Jon Jandai through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Jon's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Jon Jandai's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Jon tailored to your event.
Jon Jandai speaks on Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Society & Education, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Jon to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Jon Jandai for events worldwide, subject to Jon's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Jon Jandai is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Jon can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Jon Jandai on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Jon can offer.
Jon Jandai delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Jon Jandai's areas of expertise include Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Society & Education, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Jon's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Jon Jandai can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Leadership & Motivation, Motivation, Society & Education, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Jon's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Jon Jandai is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Jon Jandai, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Jon's current availability for your dates.