On Friday, 17 October 2025, Prestige Thailand celebrated its eighth annual 40 Under 40 event, hosted in partnership with Bulgari, Cavallino Motors Ferrari Thailand, EMSTELLAR by EMDISTRICT, and Martell, at Park Hyatt Bangkok.
Under the theme ‘Into the Future,’ for its 2025 edition, Prestige Thailand celebrated the nation’s visionaries, innovators, and creators who are shaping the country’s socio-economic landscape with their courage and imagination. This year, the brand’s 40 Under 40 list honoured founders and CEOs of industries spanning food & beverage, technology, music, fashion and real estate.
The evening commenced with emcee, Thanat “Yepun” Thanajiracha welcoming Prestige Thailand’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025 to the evening before introducing Björn Rettig, CEO, BurdaLuxury, to the stage to deliver his welcome speech.
“Prestige remains committed to recognising and honouring the remarkable individuals and their successes that continue to shape the nation,” said Rettig. “Our honourees tonight are not only those who have achieved global success before the age of 40, but who also embody exceptional character, vision, and talent – qualities that distinguish them as icons of a new generation. This is the very essence of Prestige 40 Under 40 – an annual celebration that’s dedicated to honouring these extraordinary achievers. I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to each and every one of you on your outstanding accomplishments.”
Following Rettig’s speech, this year’s honourees sat down to enjoy a three course sit-down dinner, courtesy of Park Hyatt Bangkok. Tippawan “Mameao” Fuwongcharoen, Founder of Emie, and a member of Prestige Thailand’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025, showcased a creation of bonbon sculptures in the shape of jewels – entitled Silver Within. Fuwongcharoen’s bonbon sculptures were inspired by the theme for the evening, each piece representing a different flavour which guests were not aware of until they had their first bite. “This symbolises the future, which is unknown,” said Fuwongcharoen. “So let us all step into the future together.”
Following the sit-down dinner, honourees were invited to the stage to receive their 40 Under 40 awards – honouring and celebrating each of their impact and achievements. This year, the awards were presented by Nandhamalee Bhirombhakdi, Managing Director, Cavallino Motors Ferrari Thailand; Sippakorn Pasuwan, Marketing Communications Manager, Bulgari; Ittirit Ratanadaros Umpujh, Senior Director Leasing and Business Development, EM District; and Patrick Castanier, Managing Director, Pernod Ricard (Thailand).
The 40 Under 40 honourees spent the remainder of the evening networking and fostering cross-industry connections in an intimate setting provided by Prestige’s platform.
Prestige’s 40 Under 40 initiative remains one of the most successful and highly-regarded campaigns for the brand across the region. This year, the initiative further cemented its legacy, celebrating its 11th edition in Hong Kong, second annual edition in Cambodia, and having just marked its eighth successful year in Thailand.
For the full list of Prestige Thailand’s 40 Under 40 2025, please click here.
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