MARGOT WARAMONTRI

SSW Associates is a Bangkok-based Interior design and architecture firm specialized in hospital and residential office design. Love and passion for what they do is what keeps them going. “What is the best thing about having your own business? Freedom of time. Which actually is not really true because I never stop working.” “A lot […]

PAVEENA ANGSUVAT MCLEAN

Abode is an exquisite furniture store in Bangkok that specializes in wood products and offers a range of classic and contemporary pieces with an east-meets-west look and feel. It’s owned and led by Paveena, who combines a keen eye for quality craftmanship with warm and personalized customer service. “As an entrepreneur, you got to be […]

ALFIAH STROHAL

Kiidu connects parents with nannies and caregivers in Bangkok and beyond. Owned and led by Indonesia-native Alfiah Strohal. “The best thing about having my own business is the pride and satisfaction of building something myself.” “About 3 years ago I was traveling with my kids and one day I needed to go out so I […]

KLY SUKHAHUTA

“The first two years was mostly fun. We didn’t do much planning, didn’t have much structure. We started with 5 people and once we got enough customers and started exporting, that’s when we began doing things the proper way. That’s when it felt, ‘This is real, it’s going to be a real job.’ But the […]

STELLA THIPSUKHON UNGPHONGPHAN

Passionate about nutrition, organic farming, and natural therapies, Stella teaches others how to live whole and well in harmony with nature. She connects farmers with consumers and educates consumers about healthy food choices. “We want to turn the marketplace upside down. You shouldn’t be asking, ‘Why is this so expensive?’. You should ask, ‘Why is […]

POMME, PUI & PAGGIE HOONTRAKUL

Bake Ministry has been making delicious treats in Bangkok since 2008. Born as a hobby out of Pui’s love for baking, it quickly turned into a successful business that brought the 3 sisters together as one ever-growing baking powerhouse. “When you work with people, you need to be a leader more than a boss” “How […]

CHALITA HONGSAKUL & ORNWASSA SIAMSERANEE

Waking Bee is a brand of feminine sportswear that wants to motivate and inspire women to a healthy lifestyle through pretty and comfortable gear. Co-owned and led by best friends Chalita Hongsakul & Ornwassa Siamseranee, with the support of their partners, is a much welcome addition to Bangkok’s fitness world and an increasingly popular choice […]

REGINA JACINTO-BARRIENTOS

Shining in a male-dominated profession, Regina is co-founder and managing director of renowned Manila law firm PJS Law. When she started 18 years she would purposely sign as “Reggie” and not as “Regina” to avoid potential biases. Now, she has a built a well-respected 100-staff company, which boosts an equal number of female and male […]

ATCHARA BURARAK (KHUN PLA)

Producing premium homemade ice-cream in Thailand since 1999, Iberry Homemade is a local institution and savvy founder K. Pla one of Bangkok’s most well-known women entrepreneurs. From a small, home-made operation, she has built a food empire that includes popular restaurants Rosniyom and Kub Kao Kub Pla, with branches scattered throughout the city and a […]

ABI VICTORIA & RAQUEL CABRIETO

Teachables is a Manila-based social enterprise founded by 5 friends in 2012. It works to support and empower teachers and educators by providing innovative, effective and engaging tools and services. Its goal is to make teaching fun! “It’s not just about passion. Know that it’s going to be a lot of hard work, blood, sweat […]