Thailand’s Elite Business Leaders Forge Lasting Legacies at Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2026

BANGKOK, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Thailand’s elite business leaders and outstanding enterprises have been recognized for forging lasting legacies of excellence, innovation, and resilience at the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards (APEA) 2026 Thailand. Organized by Enterprise Asia, the prestigious awards ceremony was held on 21 August 2026 at Conrad Bangkok, Thailand, celebrating visionary leaders and organizations whose achievements continue to inspire progress and shape the future of business in Thailand and beyond. Thailand’s Elite Business Leaders Forge Lasting Legacies at Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards 2026 Held under the theme “Forging Legacy: Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring Tomorrow”, the Awards highlighted the importance of building enterprises that deliver meaningful and enduring impact. This year’s honorees demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and a commitment to innovation and responsible business practices, setting new benchmarks for excellence while contributing to Asia’s continued economic advancement. Over 100 nominations from across the country underwent a rigorous judging process conducted by a distinguished panel of experts. Nominees were assessed based on leadership excellence, business performance, innovation, sustainability, governance, and overall impact. Following extensive deliberations, exceptional winners were selected across five award categories: Master Entrepreneur, Inspirational Brand, Fast Enterprise, Corporate Excellence, and the newly introduced Corporate Integrity and Governance Excellence Award, which recognizes organizations demonstrating exemplary governance, ethical leadership, transparency, and effective risk management. Since 2007, the Awards has been organized throughout the region, recognizing exceptional business leaders and enterprises that have made significant contributions to entrepreneurship and economic development. Past recipients include Kwek Leng Beng of Hong Leong Group Singapore, Vietnam’s Dang Van Thanh of TTC Group, Thailand’s Tan Passakornnatee of Ichitan Group, Indonesia’s Hary Tanoesoedibjo of MNC Group, India’s Adi Godrej of Godrej Group, the Philippines’ Manuel Villar of Vista Land, and Hoe Kian Choon of Cuckoo Malaysia. In his welcome address, Enterprise Asia Chairman Dr. Fong Chan Onn underscored the importance of proactive leadership in navigating an increasingly dynamic business landscape. He shared that enterprises must not only respond to change but take a forward-looking approach by harnessing innovation, strengthening collaboration, and embracing new opportunities. By leading with purpose and vision, businesses can unlock sustainable growth and build meaningful, long-term impact. This year’s distinguished awardees comprise visionary business leaders under the Master Entrepreneur category, including Bangkok Commercial Asset Management Public Company Limited’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Rak Vorrakitpokatorn, and Muang Thai Life Assurance PCL’s Chief Executive Officer Sara Lamsam, who have demonstrated exceptional foresight, resilience, and entrepreneurial excellence in driving their organizations forward. The Inspirational Brand category recognized brands such as Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and Generali Life Assurance (Thailand) PLC. for their ability to build strong market presence and create meaningful connections with their stakeholders. Meanwhile, emerging enterprises including MR. D. I. Y. Holding (Thailand) Public Company Limited were honored under the Fast Enterprise category for their remarkable growth and agility, while established industry leaders such as Biovalys Co. , LTD. , Dhanarak Asset Development Company Limited, and the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University received recognition under the Corporate Excellence category. The Corporate Integrity and Governance Excellence Award further celebrated exemplary organizations such as Export-Import Bank of Thailand and Krungthai Bank PCL for their commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and responsible business practices. The APEA 2026 Thailand is supported by the India-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Singapore-Thai Chamber of Commerce, with PR Newswire serving as the Official News Release Distribution Partner and Dailywire. asia as the Media Partner. AWARD RECIPIENT LIST OF THE ASIA PACIFIC ENTERPRISE AWARDS (APEA) 2026 THAILAND MASTER ENTREPRENEUR CATEGORY NAME COMPANY INDUSTRY SOMCHAI AKKARAWITTAYAPOOM PRESIDENT ARKITEKTURA PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED CONSUMER GOODS DR. RAK VORRAKITPOKATORN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BANGKOK COMMERCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED ASSET MANAGEMENT VEERACHAI TARNMANEEWONGSE MANAGING DIRECTOR BIOVALYS CO. , LTD. HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY SOMCHAI PRAJAKSOOT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIGITAL FOCUS COMPANY LIMITED TELECOMMUNICATIONS & ICT SARA LAMSAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MUANG THAI LIFE ASSURANCE PCL FINANCIAL SERVICES FAST ENTERPRISE CATEGORY COMPANY INDUSTRY AUSTAM GOODS CORP. , LTD. CONSUMER GOODS MR. D. I. Y. HOLDING (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED RETAIL MT FOOD SYSTEMS FOOD & BEVERAGE AUTOMATION INSPIRATIONAL BRAND CATEGORY COMPANY INDUSTRY BANGCHAK CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED ENERGY BANGKOK COMMERCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED ASSET MANAGEMENT CLEAR NOSE BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE COSDENT COMPANY LIMITED HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THAILAND FINANCIAL SERVICES GENERALI LIFE ASSURANCE (THAILAND) PLC. FINANCIAL SERVICES KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL FINANCIAL SERVICES MINOR HOTELS HOSPITALITY, FOOD SERVICE & TOURISM PROVINCIAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY (PEA) ENERGY SALUS BIOCEUTICAL (THAILAND) CO. , LTD. HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY STEP FORWARD GROUP COMPANY LIMITED ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS VETSYNOVA CO. , LTD. CONSUMER GOODS CORPORATE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY COMPANY INDUSTRY BIOVALYS CO. , LTD. HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY DHANARAK ASSET DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED REAL ESTATE KCG CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED FOOD & BEVERAGE KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL FINANCIAL SERVICES MAGNECOMP PRECISION TECHNOLOGY PUBLIC CO. , LTD. MANUFACTURING MR. D. I. Y. HOLDING (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED RETAIL MUANG THAI LIFE ASSURANCE PCL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE CORPORATE INTEGRITY AND GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE CATEGORY COMPANY INDUSTRY BANGKOK COMMERCIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED ASSET MANAGEMENT BIOVALYS CO. , LTD. HEALTHCARE, PHARMACEUTICAL & BIOTECHNOLOGY EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THAILAND FINANCIAL SERVICES GOVERNMENT HOUSING BANK FINANCIAL SERVICES KCG CORPORATION PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED FOOD & BEVERAGE KRUNGTHAI BANK PCL FINANCIAL SERVICES PRACTIKA CO. , LTD. FURNITURE SHERWOOD CORPORATION (THAILAND) PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED MANUFACTURING About Enterprise Asia Enterprise Asia is a non-governmental organization in pursuit of creating an Asia that is rich in entrepreneurship as an engine towards sustainable and progressive economic and social development within a world of economic equality. Its two pillars of existence are an investment in people and responsible entrepreneurship. Enterprise Asia works with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote competitiveness and entrepreneurial development, uplift the economic status of people across Asia, and ensure a legacy of hope, innovation, and courage for future generations. Please visit www. enterpriseasia. org for more information. About Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards Launched in 2007, the Asia Pacific Enterprise Awards is the region’s most prestigious award for outstanding entrepreneurship, continuous innovation, and sustainable leadership. The Award provides a platform for companies and governments to recognize entrepreneurial excellence, hence spurring greater innovation, fair business practices, and growth in entrepreneurship. As a regional award, it groups together leading entrepreneurs as a powerful voice for entrepreneurship and serves as a by-invitation-only networking powerhouse. The program has grown to encompass 16 countries/ regions and markets all over Asia. For further information, please visit www. apea. asia.

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