This year’s TEDxBangkok 2015 is the first time that a Bangkok edition of the world-renowned talk series has been licensed for a live audience of over 100. Under the theme Catching the Ripples, Jun 13’s event will feature speakers from various industries in Thailand. 

Confirmed to speak at the event are: 

Mahisorn Wongphati, winner of the RoboCup and founder of Thai Robotics company HiveGround

Chalida Kunalai, fragrance designer at FMCG

Pichet Klunchun, Rockefeller Award winner and renowned choreographer of Thai Khon contemporary dance

Dr. Pongsakorn Saipetch, Physicist from Caltech and UCLA and kindergarten teacher

Dr. Patarapon Maneeorn, first Thai vet to specialize in wildlife

Supakorn Noja, Director of the Child Protection and Development Center

Kris Sanguanpiyapand, founder of Blind Theater

Wanasingh Prasertkul, Thinker, social commentator

Dr. Nitsara Karoonuthaisiri, first Asian woman to be nominated for the post of Director of the Global Young Academy

Ariya Banomyong, Country Head of Google Thailand

Natrada Lekatanachon, Teach for Thailand

Professor Dr. Pimjai Chaiyen, Professor of Biochemistry at Mahidol University

Banyong Pongpanich, CEO of Kiatnakin Bank

Chairit Imjaroen, Founder of Social Enterprise Farmsook Ice-Cream

Natavudh Pungcharoenpong, Founder of Ookbee, local e-reader startup

Phurin Phanichphant, ex-designer from IDEO, current Creative Director at Museum of Interactive Art in Los Angeles

Pol Huiprasert, Creative Director behind world-class concerts in Thailand

Dr. Niramol Kulsrisombat, Director of Urban Design and Development Center 

Didn't apply for a ticket? Fear not. Live streaming channels will also be available at tedxbangkok.net/live, as well as the C.A.M.P AIS application for IOS and Android. The speeches will be uploaded to the official Youtube channel after the event. 

Aksra Theater, King Power Pullman Hotel. BTS Victory Monument. More information at tedxbangkok.net