BANGKOK, Thailand - The Future Trends Awards 2025 celebrated outstanding individuals and organizations recognized for their innovative contributions under the theme "Knowing the Future, Be the Winners of Tomorrow." The prestigious event took place on February 27, 2025, at the Piruch Hall, BITEC, Bangna, and honored those who have creatively utilized trends and innovation to benefit societal development across various dimensions including quality of life, social impact, economic growth, and environmental sustainability.
Organized by Future Trends, this year’s awards attracted over 1,000 submissions, leading to the selection of 194 awardees. The awards included the Future Trends Leader Awards, which highlight exemplary leadership across various sectors, and the Future Trends Corporates Awards, recognizing businesses excelling through innovation and sustainable practices.
Thanachot Visutsiri, the CEO of Like Me Co., Ltd. and founder of Future Trends, remarked, "Holding the Future Trends Awards 2025 reflects not just our achievements from last year but also frames it as a platform for executives and thought leaders from various fields to exchange insights on future trends expected to impact Thailand's businesses and society. This year’s participation and submissions demonstrate significant interest and commitment to excellence among individuals and corporations alike."
The event categorized awards across several fields, including leadership, technology, business, and social impact. Noteworthy highlights included recipients like:
- Leader of Influencer: Recognized for outstanding contributions to the influencer community, recipients included Isara Hata from the RUBSARB YouTube channel and Gatidit Stangmongkol from DataRockie.
- Leader of Technology: Honorees such as Chakkrit Klinsmith from Arise by INFINITAS and Tairak Suwanpratheep from SCB TechX were acknowledged for their impactful tech innovations.
- Leader of Business: Leaders such as Jirayus Supsri from Bitkub and Charnnath Sirivatanachak from Thai Beverage stood out for their contributions to business transformation.
- Leader of ESG: Awards recognizing leadership on Environmental, Social, and Governance issues saw recipients like Big C Supercenter and Minor International gaining accolades for their sustainable practices.
Special attention was drawn to the Future Trends Corporates Awards, which honored brands with strong visions aimed at innovative and responsible brand strategies contributing to sustainable growth. Notable winners included:
- The Most Future Brand: The Electricity Generatin Authority of Thailand (EGAT) emerged as this leading brand known for its public engagement initiatives.
- The Most Impactful Corporate: Bangchak Corporation was recognized for positive impacts within the industry, affirming its influential presence.
- The Most Attractive Employer: Bangchak Corporation was among the only three organizations to sweep the award across all employee age categories, reflecting its appeal to the youth and experienced workers alike.
Commenting on the significance of these recognitions, Ratree Maneephasit, Deputy Managing Director of Corporate Potential Development at Bangchak Corporation said, "Our five awards confirm Bangchak’s commitment to not just leading the industry, but also contributing positively to society and the environment. We are not only focusing on business growth but also ensuring we are the best place to work for all generations. Our goal is sustainable development for Thailand's economy."
The Future Trends Awards 2025 exemplified how innovation, sustainability, and leadership intertwine to shape the future of industries and society alike. The event not only highlighted achievements but served as inspiration to the community, fostering collaboration and shared visions among industry leaders.
With such recognition and efforts, Thailand is poised to embrace future challenges with resilience and foresight, paving the way for continuous development and sustainable practices.