In the News

Press features, broadcasts, and public recognition of Philip’s work among the Moken people — gathered from outlets that have told the story to a wider world.

Showing 4 press items.

  1. Thai PBS — The ActiveArticle

    Diary of Moken life on Koh Phayam

    Thai PBS's The Active documents daily life in the Koh Phayam Moken village — the community Philip has served since 2011 (the piece itself profiles the village; a villager credits an unnamed foreign teacher with its development).

    Read at Thai PBS — The Active
  2. MatichonArticle

    Moken of Koh Phayam: a path of life ready to develop

    Thai national daily Matichon profiles the Koh Phayam Moken — naming Philip ("Ajarn Amnart", volunteer teacher with the Heaven Foundation, 10+ years) and featuring his foster son Wud's citizenship and surfing journey.

    What they need now is a Thai ID card. They can be athletes — they can bring honour to Thailand.

    Read at Matichon
  3. Sound Expeditions (Facebook)Feature

    Endangered Music of the Sea Gypsies

    A music-preservation project filmed in the Moken village with Philip van Wyk, recording and translating endangered Moken songs (Facebook video — may prompt login).

    Read at Sound Expeditions (Facebook)
  4. Bangkok PostArticle

    Finding fortune

    The Bangkok Post profiles Philip van Wyk, who left a comfortable life in South Africa to serve the Moken sea nomads of Koh Payam.

    I only have one life. I can live like this forever and have all the money or I can do something meaningful.

    Read at Bangkok Post