Bangkok, 16 September 2025 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with leading organisations, proudly supported the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia in Bangkok, held from 10 to 12 September 2025. The event reinforced Thailand’s growing role as a global hub for international conferences and creative exchange, welcoming some of Asia’s most influential under-30 entrepreneurs and innovators across multiple sectors.
Mr. Nithee Seeprae, TAT Deputy Governor for Marketing Communications, said “Hosting the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia reflects Thailand’s readiness to deliver world-class events and to inspire the next generation of leaders. By showcasing Thailand’s soft power through our ‘5 Must-Do Experiences’—food, fashion, arts, culture, and sustainable tourism—we are able to offer participants an unforgettable experience while advancing the country’s position as a global event destination.”
Held under the theme “Jumpstarting the Future”, the summit featured keynote talks, panel discussions, and networking sessions on topics such as artificial intelligence, investment trends, sustainability, and innovation. A Discovery Area showcased breakthrough products and ideas from Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia honourees over the past decade, ranging from health and lifestyle brands to cutting-edge technology. Highlights included leading names such as Moom Health, motoguo, and Promunch, alongside innovations such as a bionic arm, AI-powered wearable cameras, and electric motorcycles.
The speaker line-up brought together some of Asia’s most dynamic entrepreneurs, investors, and creators, including Andy Chan, Co-founder of Qupital; Rashid Khan, CEO of Yellow.AI; Sasha Tan, Founder of The Brand Shaper; Bisman Deu, Inventor; Dan Ash, Co-founder of Grw AI; Rachel Hu, Co-founder of CambioML; Jin Kim, Co-founder of LinqAlpha; Vaikkunth Mugunthan, Co-founder of Dynamo AI; Anuvrat Jain, Partner at Lightspeed India; Tsai Shao-hsuan (Bill), Entrepreneur in Residence at Taiwania Capital; Ysabel Chua, Vice President of Forge Ventures; Jeffrey Wu, Director of MindWorks Capital; Ryan Gersava, Founder of Virtualahan; Katie Quach, Co-founder of Beyond Best Before; Bhagyashree Bhansali Jain, Founder of The Disposal Company; Sutaseenee Sudprasert, Co-founder of Happy Ground; and Carla Martinesi, Founder of Chomp.
Adding an international spotlight, Singaporean rapper-entrepreneur Yung Raja shared their personal journeys at the intersection of entertainment and business. The programme also featured live culinary showcases by Forbes 30 Under 30 alumni Chef Ardy Ferguson from Hong Kong and Chef Vinesh Johny, founder of Lavonne Academy of Baking Science and Pastry Arts in India, complemented by performances from rising Asian artists including Indian singer-songwriter Pavithra Chari and Singaporean musician Shazza.
The Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia in Bangkok reaffirmed Thailand’s appeal as a destination that combines business, creativity, and inspiration on the global stage.
More details on the Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia are available at www.forbesunder30summitasia.com.
