Peace Ambassador and Mediator for the Asian Region
CIRAS Directorate for Communications – DCOM
As Peace Ambassador and Mediator for the Asian region, Chirada Theile supports CIRAS in embedding its global mission within a cultural framework shaped by centuries-old wisdom traditions, social trust, and lived mindfulness. With deep roots in Thailand’s Isan region, she combines spiritual integrity with modern communication and mediation expertise.
Her work is grounded in a Buddhist-inspired way of life, which she understands not as a religion, but as a practical path of human and societal development. Central to her approach is the transition from purely rational, interest-driven thinking to a heart-centred, responsibility-oriented mindset forming the foundation for sustainable peace, dialogue, and social cohesion.
Key Contributions and Expertise:
Intercultural Peace Mediation:
Chirada serves as a cultural bridge between Asian societies and international stakeholders. She facilitates dialogue, mutual understanding, and conflict prevention through value-based, respectful, and trust-driven communication.
Spiritual and Ethical Leadership:
Widely respected as a healer and spiritual guide, she is closely connected to Buddhist temple communities and local networks. Her work integrates traditional wisdom teachings with contemporary perspectives on responsibility, social harmony, and inner stability.
Regional Networks and Trust Structures:
Through long-standing relationships with Buddhist institutions, cultural authorities, and civil society actors, Chirada maintains a strong and reliable network across Southeast Asia, which she actively mobilises for peace-building initiatives.
Public Communication and Influence:
As a recognised influencer, she reaches a broad audience with messages centred on peace, mindfulness, and social responsibility, strengthening CIRAS’s visibility and resonance throughout the Asian region.
Impact at CIRAS:
Chirada Theile plays a vital role in positioning CIRAS as a credible, respected, and dialogue-oriented organisation across Asia. Her approach complements scientific and political strategies with a human-centred, ethical dimension that fosters trust and long-term impact.
Through her engagement, CIRAS enhances its capacity to combine cultural sensitivity with global responsibility. Chirada embodies a form of peace work rooted in inner clarity, social connection, and sustainable understanding making her contribution essential to the international mission and long-term vision of CIRAS.
