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.