CONSUMERS UNTOLD:
Sets the Market Pulse at FOCAL
Be the first to feel the real-time beat of Thailand's evolving consumer landscape: Dive into GroupM Thailand's definitive consumer study, exclusively at FOCAL.
YOUNG FOCAL STAGE:
New Voice, Loud Impact
An exciting additional to FOCAL, the YOUNG FOCAL Stage shines a spotlight on marketing and communication rising stars.

Get ready to witness the future of marketing - FOCAL is thrilled to announce the electrifying launch of YOUNG FOCAL, a dedicated stage designed to amplify their voice and showcase their innovation.
CONSUMERS UNTOLD:
Sets the Market Pulse at FOCAL
Be the first to feel the real-time beat of Thailand's evolving consumer landscape: Dive into GroupM Thailand's definitive consumer study, exclusively at FOCAL.
YOUNG FOCAL STAGE:
New Voice, Loud Impact
An exciting additional to FOCAL, the YOUNG FOCAL Stage shines a spotlight on marketing and communication rising stars.

Get ready to witness the future of marketing - FOCAL is thrilled to announce the electrifying launch of YOUNG FOCAL, a dedicated stage designed to amplify their voice and showcase their innovation.

GroupM Focal is Thailand’s premier annual integrated marketing solution conference, designed to inspire leading marketers and keep them ahead of the curve in marketing and communication.

FOCAL provides a comprehensive overview of Thailand’s marketing landscape, encompassing macroeconomic data, market insights, emergin trends, and cutting-edge technology. This equips marketers with the knowledge to explore new opportunities, stay focused on key priorities for the next 12 months, and drive business growth by identifying and capitalising these insights, optimising resource allocation, and ultimately improving brand performance and achieving marketing objectives.

In 2025, FOCAL will celebrate its 15th anniversary, bringing over 800 marketing leaders together to share best practices, network, collaborate, and collectively elevate the standard of marketing excellence in Thailand.

INSIDE VIEW

Discover the latest inside view of Thai consumer behaviours towards digital marketing, including strategies and solutions as data & technology, eCommerce, influencers, and more from GroupM and its agencies.

TAILORED CONTENT

Specifically tailored content delivering actionable insights through an extensive advisory board of senior leaders from across the industry.

INSPIRED

Get inspired by top thought leaders who have unique perspectives on marketing communication; consumer insights, media, data and technology.

April 29, 2025 // 0900 - 1730

FOCAL POINTS

This year, FOCAL calls upon Thailand’s marketing leaders to ‘Unmute 2025’. In a highly competitive market, this theme signifies our collective responsibility to amplify impactful marketing strategies. It is about cutting through the notice, discarding outdated tactics, and leveraging innovative approaches to drive meaningful change for brands and consumers.

UNMUTE 2025 challenges us to move beyond passive execution and actively shape the evolving marketing landscape. It is about empowering marketers to be the catalyst for positive impact, enabling brands to achieve sustainable growth, and fostering genuine connections with consumers.

creating CONSUMERS impact

In the spirit of “UNMUTE 2025 – MAKE AN IMPACT”, this track will explore how to deeply understand consumer needs, desires, and behaviours. By truly listening to their voices, marketers can unlock powerful insights that serve as the foundation for creating impactful campaigns across all touchpoints.

driving impact through BRANDING & ADVERTISING

“UNMUTE 2025 – MAKE AN IMPACT” challenges marketers to break free from traditional silos and explore the synergistic power of integrated marketing communications. This track will explore how to leverage this powerful combination to build strong brand equity, drive meaningful consumer engagement, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

COMMERCE with impact

In line with “UNMUTE 2025 – MAKE AN IMPACT”, this track will explore how to leverage technology and data to create seamless and impactful commerce experiences. We will examine strategies for building strong customers relationships, optimising the customer journey, and driving sustainable growth through innovative commerce solutions.

impact of DATA &TECH

“UNMUTE 2025 – MAKE AN IMPACT” recognise the transformative power of data and technology. This track will explore how marketers can harness these tools to gain valuable insights, optimise campaigns, personalise experiences, and ultimately achieve measurable business impact.

impact from CONTENT

“UNMUTE 2025 – MAKE AN IMPACT”, emphasises the crucial role of compelling content in driving business growth. This track will explore how to create content that resonate with audiences, builds brand loyalty, and delivers measurable results. We will examine strategies for leveraging storytelling, data-driven insights, and innovative formats to maximise the impact of content across all channels.

10:45-10:55

Customer untold

This session will be presented in Thai.
Live English narration is available.

Pathamawan Sathaporn

CEO ,GroupM Thailand

Pathamawan Sathaporn

CEO ,GroupM Thailand

Pathamawan Sathaporn

CEO ,GroupM Thailand

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Pathamawan Sathaporn​
GroupM Thailand
Chayanisa Karoonkorn
L’Oréal Thailand
Rath Takulthai
Food Passion
Pert Pongpiti Phasukyud
Ad Addict
Park Wannasiri
VML Thailand
Pan Jroongtanapibarn
GroupM Thailand
Paphop Ruchutrakool
The Goat Agency Thailand
Worawin Soncharoen
Mindshare Thailand
Danielle West
GroupM APAC
Dhruve Sapra
Wavemaker Thailand
Nuntaporn Taramassakul
EssenceMediacom Thailand
Papon Sukanthasaevee
GroupM SEA
Jirapat Dejdanoo
LINE Thailand
Christina Oh
DoubleVerify
Punnada Leung-Aram
GrabAds
Yuke (Rui Hu)
TikTok
Pattanee Ongkunarak
Plan B
Nattaporn Runghajornkli
WeTV Thailand
Wasinee Chongmeesuk
Silverpush Thailand
Christopher Bailey
The Trade Desk
Narumol Kitisuk
Mindshare Thailand
Faunglada-Saranee Sangguanruang
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Pathamawan Sathaporn​

CEO
GroupM Thailand
Pathamawan Sathaporn, more closely known as Linda currently heads the CEO role for GroupM Thailand and is also the President of the Media Advertising Association of Thailand (MAAT). She is a homegrown company leader, starting her career at Mindshare Thailand, one of GroupM's media agencies in 2006 to Managing Director in 2014 before helming the CEO role. Linda continues to build the reputation and creditability of the brand agencies of EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, and Wavemaker through scale - being the largest media agency network, handling more than half of the top 20 clients of the industry, and delivering the most innovations and awards wins to her clients rosters in Thailand. Linda is also a board member for the Marketing Association of Thailand (MAT) and the Thai Management Association (TMA).

Chayanisa Karoonkorn

Media Director
L’Oréal Thailand
Chayanisa Karoonkorn is a seasoned digital and media professional, currently serving as Media Director at L'Oréal Thailand. She oversees media strategy and drive media innovation to help brands optimize consumer reach and generate growth. Her extensive experience spans international FMCG, including the beauty industry, and Thailand’s top e-commerce platforms. Her strong marketing sense and deep understanding of digital ecosystems and consumer behavior enable her to create successful digital strategies that drive brand engagement and sales.

Rath Takulthai

Chief Marketing Officer
Food Passion
Rath Takulthai serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Food Passion, leading the marketing strategy to drive sustainable growth across all restaurant brands under the company. With a deep understanding of consumer needs, he has played a pivotal role in shaping innovative marketing campaigns and business strategies. He holds an MBA from the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) and has been with Food Passion since 2014. Over the past eight years, he has been instrumental in the success of Bar B Q Plaza and other brands, spearheading strategic marketing initiatives and the development of the company's delivery business. Before joining Food Passion, Rath accumulated over a decade of experience in the restaurant industry, including a leadership role in marketing at Yum Restaurants. His extensive expertise continues to drive the brand's market leadership and innovation.

Pert Pongpiti Phasukyud

Founder & CEO
Ad Addict
• Former strategic planner in advertising and marketing communications at leading global advertising agencies. • Speaker, consultant, and lecturer specializing in advertising, content, and marketing communications for organizations and universities. • Honorary Advisor at the Advertising Association of Thailand (AAT). • Jury member for prestigious advertising and creative awards, including ADMAN, Epica, YouTube Works, White Square, and more.

Park Wannasiri

Chief Creative Officer
VML Thailand

Pan Jroongtanapibarn

Director, Marketing & Development
GroupM Thailand
A marketing & digital media specialist with more than 10 extensive years of experience. Pan is currently in charge as the Director of Marketing & Development that leverage industry knowledge to provide key insights and strategic recommendation for clients' growth in business or product across GroupM agencies; Mindshare, EssenceMediacom, Wavemaker and mSix&Partners. Among Pan's portfolio in consumer research, he is known and specialised in the behaviour of the Thais; the ways of life, media connection and purchase intention.

Paphop Ruchutrakool

Head of Goat
The Goat Agency Thailand
With two decades of experience across both agency and client-side roles, Paphop is a trailblazer in digital marketing, media, and content. As the leader of the Goat Agency, GroupM's premier Content & Influencer Marketing Solution, he is revolutionizing how brands engage with audiences through data-driven storytelling, strategic influencer collaborations, and cutting-edge technology. Passional about the power of content and influence, he excels in developing innovative, result-driven strategies that enhance brand visibility, drive engagement, and deliver measurable impact. By seamlessly merging creativity with analytics, he ensures brands stay at the forefront of an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Worawin Soncharoen

Head of Strategy
Mindshare Thailand

Danielle West

Senior Transformation Consultant
GroupM APAC
Danielle West is a visionary digital transformation leader with over 26 years of experience driving innovation and measurable results across Asia, the UK, and the US. A recognized expert in digital transformation, data strategy, strategic planning, brand leadership, and analytics, Danielle has a proven track record of delivering results across B2B and B2C verticals excels, enabling organizations to adapt, grow, and thrive in dynamic markets. With a career spanning leadership roles at global organizations like Adobe, SAS, GroupM Nexus, and Appsflyer, Danielle has spearheaded transformative initiatives, including developing global measurement strategies for, driving a 500% uplifts through strategic collaborations and UX testing. Danielle’s expertise in 1st-party data strategies, CDPs, and AI-powered solutions has enabled organizations to optimize customer journeys, personalize experiences, and achieve measurable growth. Currently serving as Senior Transformation Consultant at GroupM Nexus, Danielle advises leading brands on data strategy, advanced measurement, journey mapping / optimisation, AI and audience growth strategies. A dynamic speaker and thought leader, she has presented at major industry events across APAC and EMEA. She is passionate about leveraging data and market insights to challenge biases, drive innovation, and create meaningful impact. Join Danielle as she shares insights on data partnerships, data clean rooms, and strategic data models, offering actionable strategies to harness the power of data for transformative business outcomes.

Dhruve Sapra

Data Analytic and Tech Lead
Wavemaker Thailand

Nuntaporn Taramassakul

Business Director
EssenceMediacom Thailand
I'm a marketer who has a passionate in advertising and marketing. With 17 years of experiences spanning diverse industries and working with both global and local brands. My current roles as a regional media planning hub for SEA based in Bangkok and also working closely with local clients to drive the client's business outcomes driven through performance media, data and technology.

Papon Sukanthasaevee

Consultant – Tech & Data Transformation
GroupM SEA
For 8 years, I have transformed marketing activities through innovative marTech solutions. From strategy to devOps governance, I guide top enterprises - from the fast-moving world of FMCG to the connected landscape of Telco, the customer-centric realm of Retail, the data-driven sphere of Finance, and the cutting-edge industry of Automotive - to unlock their full potential.

Jirapat Dejdanoo

LINE Ads Product & Marketing Strategy Team Lead
LINE Thailand
Jirapat serves as the LINE Ads Product and Marketing Strategy Team Lead at LINE Thailand. He leads the team in planning the strategic development of LINE Ads and executing go-to-market strategies to introduce LINE Ads into the Thai market. His goal is to drive the success and growth of LINE Ads as a leading and effective advertising tool for businesses in the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape.

Christina Oh

Head of Sales – Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore
DoubleVerify
Christina Oh is Head of Sales, Malaysia & Thailand at DoubleVerify, responsible for consulting with global brands to integrate DoubleVerify solutions within paid media and marketing services. Prior to joining DoubleVerify, Christina has 14 years of media agency experience leading global to regional to local accounts within Tourism, Studio, Automotive, Luxury, Hospitality, CPG, FMCG, and many more sectors. She started her career out in Los Angles being part of the first digital team for Paramount Studios where she continued to drive that passion into Singapore the last 12 years. Through her experience with all the big media agencies, she has built strong partnerships and relationships with clients and agencies across the region and decided to move to ad-tech to continue her love for the digital ecosystem.

Punnada Leung-Aram

Head of GrabAds, GrabForBusiness, GrabGifts
GrabAds
Industry Leader in Marketing, Media, and Business Development With 18 years of experience in marketing, media sales, and business development, Audy is a seasoned industry leader known for driving strategic growth and innovation. She played a pivotal role in establishing Facebook’s presence in Thailand in 2011, contributing to the tech giant’s expansion in the region. In 2025, Audy was appointed Head of GrabAds, GrabForBusiness, and GrabGifts at Grab Thailand, where she leads the strategic commercial direction, spearheading business development and expansion across all enterprise solutions. Since joining Grab in 2021 as Head of GrabAds Thailand, Audy has been instrumental in establishing and scaling the platform’s advertising business. She has successfully implemented holistic strategies that enable advertisers, agencies, and merchants to connect with consumers through innovative marketing solutions and seamless online and offline advertising experiences. Her leadership and contributions led to an expanded role overseeing GrabForBusiness and GrabGifts, further driving growth in the B2B segment. Prior to Grab, Audy held senior leadership positions in marketing and commercial development at Universal Music Group, a global leader in the entertainment industry. Her extensive expertise in brand strategy, digital transformation, and business growth has made her a key figure in shaping the marketing and media landscape in Thailand.

Yuke (Rui Hu)

General Manager, Global Business Solutions
TikTok
Yuke (Rui Hu) is the General Manager of Global Business Solution at TikTok Thailand, with a mission to lead the organization’s business strategy, partnerships, and operations across the region. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing, e-commerce, and technology, Yuke has held key leadership roles across Douyin and TikTok in the US and Southeast Asia, Nike Direct Digital Commerce in Greater China, and Tencent Ads in China, driving business growth and platform innovation. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from The University of Melbourne and Monash University, and is currently based in Singapore and Bangkok, where he continues to help businesses unlock growth opportunities on TikTok.

Pattanee Ongkunarak

Head Of Customer Experience & Marketing Strategy
Plan B
Over 23 years of expertise in the advertising industry, Pattanee is a passionate leader dedicated to driving business growth, brand strategy, and client-centric innovation. Her extensive experience in business partnerships, brand management, and account leadership at top-tier advertising agencies has shaped her deep understanding of consumer engagement, media strategy, and experiential marketing. As the Head of CX & Marketing Strategy at Plan B Media, she is committed to elevating brand experiences and redefining audience engagement by transforming OOH media into an immersive, high-impact platform that seamlessly blends technology, creativity, and real-world interaction. With a keen focus on insight-driven marketing, consumer behavior, and strategic storytelling, she helps brands amplify their impact through innovative, high-performing OOH media solutions. Pattanee continues to lead initiatives that push the boundaries of OOH media, leveraging emerging technology and cultural insights to create brand experiences that captivate, inspire, and drive real-world impact.

Nattaporn Runghajornkli

Country Manager
WeTV Thailand
Over 25 years of extensive experience in multinational companies across various industries, both internationally and domestically. He has a strong background in business development, marketing, brand advertising, and account management. Having worked with leading global MNCs across industries such as music & entertainment, retail, franchising, sports and food & beverage, Khun Nattaporn has a proven track record of success in both regional and global roles, including time spent in Australia and Singapore. He is also highly experienced in the OTT platform industry, where he has successfully launched new business models and led the success of content licensing in international markets, forging strong partnerships with key industry players. He holds an Executive Education Certificate in Marketing & Sales Excellence from INSEAD, Singapore, and a Master of Commerce and Economics from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, where he specialized in marketing and received recognition for his work.

Wasinee Chongmeesuk

Country Director
Silverpush Thailand
With over a decade of experience in media, ad tech, and AI-driven advertising, Wasinee Chongmeesuk has established herself as a leader at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and business impact. As the Country Director of Silverpush Thailand, she is at the forefront of transforming how brands connect with audiences through AI-powered contextual targeting—eliminating reliance on cookies and outdated approaches. Before transitioning into ad tech, Wasinee spent years in media agencies, crafting digital strategies for some of the world’s biggest brands. Her deep understanding of both brand needs and media partner expectations enables her to bridge the gap between strategy and technology, leveraging AI to create smarter, more effective advertising solutions. Beyond driving commercial growth and pioneering AI adoption in advertising, Wasinee is passionate about mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and shaping a future where marketing goes beyond noise to deliver meaningful engagement.

Christopher Bailey

Sr. Director, Business Development
The Trade Desk
Chris has 17 years experience within digital advertising, with a focus on programmatic and agency partnerships. His career has spanned both the UK and Asia Pacific markets, on both the buy and sell side. Chris currently leads commercial operations for Thailand and Vietnam.

Narumol Kitisuk

Manager, Planning
Mindshare Thailand

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