Entrepreneur of the Year
The Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizes SME leaders, and startup founders who show strong leadership and clear vision in their business.
Applicants should present their background, key achievements, challenges they have overcome, and their future plans.
Eligible applicants must have founded their business in Thailand and operate a registered entity in Thailand. Businesses that have successfully expanded internationally are also eligible; however, applicants must be independent companies and not subsidiaries, affiliates, or entities controlled by a larger corporate group.
Entrepreneur of the Year - Winner 2026
We are pleased to celebrate Kad Kokoa, winner of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the FTCC Business Awards 2026.
The award was proudly received by Panithi Junhasavasdikul, CEO & Co-Founder of Kad Kokoa, recognizing the company’s entrepreneurial journey, vision, and contribution to Thailand’s growing chocolate industry.
Congratulations once again to the Kad Kokoa team!
About Kad Kokoa
We are Kad Kokoa, and we’re revolutionizing the Thai chocolate industry. As a pioneering bean-to-bar chocolate maker, we champion locally sourced Thai cacao, creating a luxurious and sustainable chocolate culture. By supporting Thai farmers, we lower import costs, reduce our carbon footprint, and promote environmental responsibility.
We’re not just making incredible chocolate; we’re elevating the status of Thai cacao on the world stage, proving that locally-produced delicacies can rival the fi nest imports. We don’t just talk about sustainability, we live it.
Our partnership with Chulalongkorn University to establish the Thailand Cacao Research Center ensures that we’re providing education and resources for long-term, sustainable cacao growing practices. This commitment empowers farmers and secures the future of high-quality Thai cacao
Contact Us:
- Website: kadkokoa.co
- Tel.: 0836843921
- Address: 1076 Soi Suanplu, South Sathorn, Thung Mahamek, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
- Find us on Instagram
- Monday — Friday, 9am — 5pm
