This webpage will be used to introduce places to visit in the UK, as well as its culture, traditions, and way of life. Our Story – The Journey Behind Prima Guardian
Prima Guardian (PG) is an educational guardianship organisation based in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, officially established as a self-employed business in October 2019 during the early stages of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The organisation was founded by Buppha Steer, also known as Prima, a Thai-British citizen based in the north of England. Prima’s journey into educational guardianship began when close friends in Thailand approached her to become an educational guardian for their nephews, along with several fellow students from one of Thailand’s well-known private institutions, Assumption Business Administration College (ABAC), who were preparing to begin their studies in the United Kingdom in September 2019. At first, Prima carefully considered the responsibility before accepting her first five students, who had travelled to the UK to pursue professional football training and academic studies. Having no previous direct experience working with young people, she initially hesitated to take on such an important role. However, after meeting all families together and understanding their concerns, she recognised the deep level of trust parents place in a guardian when sending their children abroad. With a strong educational background and over 20 years of professional experience in Thailand, particularly in leadership and management, Prima brought valuable organisational skills, cultural understanding, responsibility, and professionalism to the role. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Prima faced significant challenges while supporting Thai international students through one of the most uncertain periods in recent history. She successfully managed student welfare, travel disruptions, school closures, online learning arrangements, quarantine support, and health-related concerns during this critical global crisis. Despite these challenges, all students under her care remained safe and were supported throughout their educational journey. This experience strengthened parents’ trust and confidence in Prima Guardian. Two years later, Prima Guardian continued to grow steadily and quietly through client recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals, maintaining trusted growth for 7 years in a row. In 2022, as Prima Guardian expanded to support students across multiple schools in the UK, Prima took further steps to strengthen the organisation’s professional standards by becoming an Accredited Preliminary Member of AEGIS. This reflects Prima Guardian’s strong commitment to safeguarding international students under the age of 18 and ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and happiness while their parents are overseas. Since then, Prima Guardian has continued to develop as a trusted and professional guardianship service in the United Kingdom, while also building collaborative relationships with other guardianship organisations to better support Thai students through Thai language assistance, cultural understanding, and effective communication between students, parents, and UK schools. Today, Prima Guardian operates from its office in York, North Yorkshire, England, primarily supporting Thai international students studying at UK boarding schools and universities. In 2026, Prima Guardian proudly celebrates its 7th anniversary. This milestone marks an exciting new chapter as Prima Guardian launches its first official public website in June 2026 and expands its services to welcome international students from across Southeast Asia, including students from Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam—countries that share cultural similarities with Thailand and may benefit from culturally familiar support while studying in the UK. In addition, since 2024, Prima Guardian has been collaborating with other guardianship organisations as part of a trial partnership to support Thai international students in the UK. We look forward to strengthening these professional partnerships, expanding collaborative support services in the future, and working towards achieving AEGIS Gold Standard Accreditation in the coming years.
