Our society has both full time professional staff and temporary workers who complete set tasks.

As a founder and director of the society, Gary van Zuylen coordinates the projects and liaises with volunteers. He is an Australian graduate engineer and accredited journalist who has lived and worked in Thailand for many years.

As the society's research director,  Andrew Criswell keeps abreast of related published material and designs further studies. He is a professor at Bangkok University's Graduate School and a visiting professor at Hedmark University, Norway. He too, has lived and worked in Thailand for many years.

Further staff include zoologist Parinya Chalermkit and a small number of other staff who in turn work together with National Parks Department officials and their staff. 

President of the society is Mr Chirakitti Tang, chairman of the Oriental Lapidary group of companies.