PUBLISHED: 17 Apr 2025 at 03: 58
NEWSPAPER SECTION: News
The World Economic Forum ( WEF ) has named three Thai leaders as Young Global Leaders 2025, along with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
According to the Geneva, Switzerland-based think tank, the 114 extraordinary individuals under the age of 40 are redefined as leaders in a changing universe.
The 2018 population has “made a mark” in a variety of industries and sectors, including fantastic chess players, unicorn founders, and award-winning musicians. They represent almost 50 nations together, according to the website.
The state category includes the premier among 19 youthful leaders.
According to Jirayu Houngsub, a spokeswoman for the government, Ms. Paetongtarn was recognized for her leadership and perception, which he believes will lead to positive changes in the government’s leadership on Wednesday.
Ms. Paetongtarn was recently named one of Time magazine’s 100 most powerful people, according to the official.
Although she is the youngest female prime minister in Thailand and Asia and has only been in charge for a short while, he said, “her management in addressing societal issues like call center schemes, substance abuse, and natural catastrophe, as well as pushing forward important plans has been commendable.”
Ken Lin, Senior Vice-President of Innovation and Global Investment of the Charoen Pokphand Group in the Business group, and Amornthep Sachamuneewongse, founder and CEO of Sati App, are the other two Thai officials on the list.
The World Economic Forum of Young Global Leaders (YGL ) is a project led by Mr. Jirayu, according to Mr. Jirayu. Its objective is to establish a network of fresh, visionary officials who are driven to make a positive impact on the world.
The main goal is to encourage leaders who have the ability to effect, inspire, and demonstrate leadership in order to effect positive change worldwide.
He claimed that there are now more than 1,400 people and past members from more than 120 nations, all of whom work in various fields including business, politics, education, the arts, and social engagement.
Ken Lin: A successful businessman
Amornthep: Social businessman