HISTORY OF BPW THAILAND

    The Federation of Business and Professional Women of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen

    The establishment of BPW Thailand was led by Thanpuying

    Somsri Charoenrajapark who initiated the BPW Bangkok in

    the year 1964, followed by BPW Chiang Mai and then Songkhla

    respectively.  With the completed formation of the three

    organizations in 1973, The Federation of Business and

    Professional Women’s Association of Thailand became a member

    of the International Federation of Business and Professional

    Women in 1976 and in 1981 received her majesty the

    Queen’s gracious kindness support, thus it became “The

    Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Association

    of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the

    Queen”.

    The Federation of Business and Professional Women of

    Thailand (BPW Thailand) is a member of the International

    Federation of Business and Professional Women

    (BPW International).  With affiliates in 100 countries worldwide,

    BPW International has become one of the most influential

    international networks of business and professional women.

     The Names of Presidents:

    2014 – present:   Khunying Natthika Wattanavekin Angubolkul

    2011  – 2014:        Ms. Panida Chobvanicha

    2008 – 2011:        Ms. Pornsiri Dirabhatana

    2002 – 2005 and  2005 – 2008:   Ms. Maleeratna Plumchitchom

    1999 – 2002:       Ms.Lalida Chandraprasert

    1995 – 1999:        Ms. Sasithorn Hirunburana

    1991 – 1993  and  1993 – 1995:     Ms. Chansamorn Wattanavekin

    1987 -1989  and  1989 – 1991:     M.R.Waranaporn  Sukhanetr

    1985 – 1987:         M.s. Chansamorn Wattanavekin

    1983 – 1985:        Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui

    1981 – 1983:         Thanpuying Somsri Charoenrajapark

    1979 – 1981:         Khunying Supatra Singhulaka

    1976 – 1979:         Thanpuying Somsri Charoenrajapark