Ex-PM Srettha, Central Heir Tos Headline Exclusive Business Forum
Former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Central Group scion Tos Chirathivat will share the stage at an exclusive Sansiri–SCB Wealth forum on November 11, joining seven top executives and heirs from 30 leading Thai business families. The event features sessions on leadership decisions, sustainable growth, and the pressures of succession, with next-generation heirs discussing how to forge their own paths. Attendance is by invitation only, limited to family members actively involved in running their conglomerates.
All eyes are on a rare joint appearance by former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Central Group leader Tos Chirathivat at "The Founders Table: Mastering Your Wealth," an exclusive event co-hosted by Sansiri and SCB Wealth on November 11. The session brings together seven top business leaders and heirs from 30 of Thailand's most prominent business families. Tos, who rarely speaks at public forums, joins Srettha — a former Sansiri CEO — for a candid discussion on leadership, decision-making, and wealth succession.
Billed as a "Rare Conversation," the LEAD session — "Through Decisions & Responsibility" — will explore the pivotal question: "When a leader faces the most critical decision, who do they consult?" The dialogue aims to reveal what lies behind national-level success: not just correct choices, but the ability to decide amid uncertainty, pressure, and irreducible responsibility.
Another highlight is the GROW session — "From Wealth to What's Next" — featuring SCBX CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya and S Hotels & Resorts CEO Kriengkrai Pinpradab, a former BCG partner. They will share insights on business growth and transformation, drawing on experience watching SMEs evolve into robust public companies while once-dominant national enterprises faded. The conversation will address what drives sustainable growth and how leaders can spot change signals before it's too late.
Perhaps the most provocative session is CONNECT: "Build the Circle That Matters," where three next-generation heirs — Sutthida Mongkolsuthi of Synnex Thailand, Perayothin Pirmphakdi of Boon Rawd Brewery, and Nob Napat Thavisin of Sansiri Capital — discuss the challenges of succession. They face a shared test: inheriting a thriving family business brings not ease, but expectations, pressure, and the question: will they "carry" the legacy or "find" their own identity beyond their predecessors' shadow?
Equally noteworthy is the guest list: around 30 business-family heirs, hand-picked for an intimate setting. Organizers have not disclosed names or selection criteria, but confirmed one key condition: invitees must be actively working and driving their family enterprises.
