thailandedition
Prachachat Business 50th Anniversary Awards 2026

Prachachat Business 50th Anniversary Awards 2026

Matichon•Economy•5h ago

Reader Briefing

Prachachat Business celebrated its 50th anniversary with a special awards ceremony in May 2026, honoring key figures and organizations in Thai business.

  • •A celebratory dinner was held on May 28, 2026, preceding the 50th anniversary of Prachachat Business newspaper on May 29.
  • •The event featured the presentation of the PRACHACHAT BUSINESS AWARDS 2026, recognizing achievements across various business sectors.
  • •Prominent individuals and companies, including Thanan Chiravanont, Boonyasit Chokwatana, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, and Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS), received accolades.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, a dinner event was held to celebrate 50 years of Prachachat Business, with the newspaper's anniversary on May 29.
  • •The PRACHACHAT BUSINESS AWARDS 2026 were presented during the celebratory dinner.
  • •The awards recognized individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the Thai economy and business landscape.
  • •Several leading figures and companies, including those from the conglomerate, healthcare, aviation, and consumer goods sectors, were honored.
  • •Surakiat Sathianthai, former Deputy Prime Minister, served as the chairman of the awards ceremony.
  • •Awards were given for Lifetime Achievement, Philanthropy, Outstanding Company, Sustainability, Business Transformation, and more.
  • •Numerous companies received awards for excellence in specific categories such as Best Comeback (Thai Airways) and ThaiGlobal Brand (Mama).

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on Matichon (Thai Version)View in Google Translate

Source: Matichon (Original)

Key Entities

Organization

Prachachat Business(ประชาชาติธุรกิจ)
A Thai business newspaper celebrating its 50th anniversary and hosting an awards ceremony.
Charoen Pokphand Group(เครือเจริญโภคภัณฑ์)ℹ️
A conglomerate founded by the Chiravanont family, whose Senior Chairman received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Saha Group(เครือสหพัฒน์)ℹ️
A conglomerate whose Chairman received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
ThaiBev Company Public Company Limited(บริษัท ไทยเบฟเวอเรจ จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
A beverage company recognized for Best Sustainability and whose Chairman received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS)ℹ️
A healthcare provider founded by Dr. Pradit Prasarttongosoth, whose leadership was recognized with the GRAND PHILANTHROPY AWARD.
Bangkok Airwaysℹ️
An airline developed by Dr. Pradit Prasarttongosoth, whose contributions were recognized with the GRAND PHILANTHROPY AWARD.
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited(บริษัท การบินกรุงเทพ จำกัด)ℹ️
The parent company of Bangkok Airways, whose Director received an award.
Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited(บริษัท กัลฟ์ ดีเวลลอปเมนท์ จํากัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
An energy development company recognized as OUTSTANDING COMPANY OF THE YEAR.
PTT Public Company Limited(บริษัท ปตท. จํากัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
An energy company recognized for BEST SUSTAINABILITY and as having excellent business performance.
SCB X Public Company Limited(บริษัท เอสซีบี เอกซ์ จํากัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
A company recognized for BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION EXCELLENCE.
Suki Te Noi(สุกี้ตี๋น้อย)
A restaurant chain recognized as a RISING STAR BUSINESS for creating new markets and experiences.
Thai Airways Public Company Limited(บริษัท การบินไทย จํากัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
The national airline of Thailand, recognized with the BEST COMEBACK award.
Mama(มาม่า)
A popular instant noodle brand, recognized with the THAIGLOBAL BRAND award.
Thai President Foods Public Company Limited(บริษัท ไทยเพรซิเดนท์ฟูดส์ จํากัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
The manufacturer of Mama instant noodles, recognized with the THAIGLOBAL BRAND award.
Paotung Application(แอพพลิเคชั่น “เป๋าตัง”)
A government-developed mobile application recognized for BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD.
CJ More(ซีเจ มอร์)
A business recognized with the REGIONAL ENTREPRENEUR AWARD for its strength in provincial entrepreneurship.
True Corporation Public Company Limited(บริษัท ทรู คอร์ปอเรชั่น จํากัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
A telecommunications company whose Chairman and CEO, Suphachai Chearavanont, received the BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR award.
Arise Ventures Group Company Limited(บริษัท อไรซ์ เวนเจอร์ส กรุ๊ป จํากัด)
A company whose CEO, Suphachai Chearavanont, received the BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR award.
Creden Asia Company Limited(บริษัท ครีเดน เอเชีย จำกัด)
A company involved in data processing for awards, including financial performance and tax data.
Department of Business Development(กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า)ℹ️
A government department involved in compiling data for business awards.
Ministry of Commerce(กระทรวงพาณิชย์)ℹ️
The government ministry overseeing the Department of Business Development, which contributed to award data compilation.
LTS Gold Company Limited(บริษัท แอล ที เอส โกลด์ จํากัด)
A company recognized for highest revenue in the Northern region.
Toyota Motor (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(บริษัท โตโยต้า มอเตอร์ (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด)ℹ️
A motor company recognized for highest revenue and highest tax payment in the Central region.
Siam Global House Public Company Limited(บริษัท สยามโกลบอลเฮ้าส์ จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
A company recognized for excellent business operations and highest tax payment in the Northeastern region.
Sri Trang Agro-Industry Public Company Limited(บริษัท ศรีตรังแอโกรอินดัสทรี จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
A company recognized for highest revenue in the Southern region.
MKK Gold Company Limited(บริษัท เอ็มเคเค โกลด์ จำกัด)
A company recognized for highest revenue in the Western region.
IRPC Public Company Limited(บริษัท ไออาร์พีซี จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
An energy company recognized for highest revenue in the Eastern region.
Trans Thai-Malaysia (Thailand) Company Limited(บริษัท ทรานส์ ไทย-มาเลเซีย (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด)
A company recognized for excellent business operations and highest tax payment in the Southern region.
Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Public Company Limited(บริษัท ผลิตไฟฟ้าราชบุรี จำกัด)ℹ️
An electricity generating company recognized for excellent business operations and highest tax payment in the Western region.
Western Digital Storage Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd.(บริษัท เวสเทิร์น ดิจิตอล สตอเรจ เทคโนโลยีส์ (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด)
A storage technology company recognized for excellent business operations in the Central region.
Hua Seng Heng Commodities Company Limited(บริษัท ฮั่วเซ่งเฮง คอมโมดิทัซ จำกัด)
A company recognized for the highest national business revenue.
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited(บริษัท ปตท.สำรวจและผลิตปิโตรเลียม จำกัด (มหาชน))ℹ️
A subsidiary of PTT, recognized for the highest national tax payment.

Person

Surakiat Sathianthai(สุรเกียรติ์ เสถียรไทย)ℹ️
Former Deputy Prime Minister who served as the chairman of the PRACHACHAT BUSINESS AWARDS 2026 ceremony.
Thanan Chiravanont(ธนินท์ เจียรวนนท์)ℹ️
Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, recipient of the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS AWARD.
Boonyasit Chokwatana(บุณยสิทธิ์ โชควัฒนา)
Chairman of Saha Group, recipient of the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS AWARD.
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi(เจริญ สิริวัฒนภักดี)ℹ️
Chairman of ThaiBev, recipient of the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN BUSINESS AWARD.
Dr. Pradit Prasarttongosoth(นายแพทย์ปราเสริฐ ปราสาททองโอสถ)ℹ️
Founder of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services (BDMS) and Bangkok Airways, recipient of the GRAND PHILANTHROPY AWARD.
Puttipong Prasartthongosoth(พุฒิพงศ์ ปราสาททองโอสถ)
Director of Bangkok Airways, received the GRAND PHILANTHROPY AWARD on behalf of his father, Dr. Pradit Prasarttongosoth.
Suphachai Chearavanont(ศุภชัย เจียรวนนท์)ℹ️
Senior Executive Vice President of Charoen Pokphand Group, Chairman of True Corporation, and CEO of Allest Ventures Group, recipient of the BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR award.