Thammasat Economics Association Holds 2026 Annual General Meeting and Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony
Thammasat Economics Association Holds 2026 Annual General Meeting and Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony
On April 23, 2026, the Thammasat Economics Association (TEA) organized its 2026 Annual General Meeting alongside the Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony for the year 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok.
The event featured a keynote panel discussion, TEA Chat & Share, on the topic “Restructuring and Rebuilding Foundations in a Changing World.” The session was honored by distinguished experts who shared their perspectives, including:
Prof. Dr. Archanun Kohpaiboon, Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University.
Dr. Pipat Luengnaruemitchai, Managing Director and Chief Economist of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group.
Khun Varin Sachdev, Director and Public Relations Officer of the Thammasat Economics Association.
On this occasion, the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University, extends its congratulations to the following alumni who received prestigious awards for the year 2026:
Honorary Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Ekniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Prof. Dr. Archanun Kohpaiboon, Professor at the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Peera Charoenporn, Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Thammasat University.
Khun Jiraphant Asavatanakul, CEO and President of Thaivivat Insurance PCL.
Khun Sunthorn Sathaporn, President of the Housing Business Association and CEO of Sathaporn Estate Co., Ltd.
Khun Yongyut Setthawiwat, Managing Director, Group Treasury and Shared Service Center, Thai Union Group PCL.
Khun Arn Paladejpong, Executive Chairman of Denla School Group.
Rising Star Economist Award
Dr. Pimnara Hiranyasi, Head of Economic Research Team and Research Executive at Bank of Ayudhya PCL (Krungsri).
Rising Star Alumni Awards
Khun Sirattaya Isarabhakdi, Managing Director of Wealth Me Up Co., Ltd. and Host of The Standard Wealth.
Khun Parit Tiangtham, CEO of the EdTech startup Edsy.
Khun Chairath Sivapornphan, CEO of Singha Estate PCL.
Khun Matina Vacharavarathorn, Head of Investment Strategy at Kasikorn Asset Management.
This event serves as an important platform to honor alumni who have made significant contributions to society. It also provides a space for exchanging economic knowledge and insights to collectively drive Thai society forward within the context of a rapidly changing global landscape.