BEC World is a Publicly Owned company headquartered in Thailand. Founded in 1967 and employing approximately 90 individuals, it reported $121.3M in revenue as of 2025, functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company is a Thai media conglomerate, primarily known as the operator of television Channel 3. The group initially began operations in 1967 as Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd., which is now a subsidiary. While founded by Vichai Maleenont and majorly owned by the Maleenont family, the company underwent restructuring in the 2010s. Over time, the business has expanded its content operations, including the Global Content Licensing division and the establishment of BEC Studio and BEC Music.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1967

Headcount

88

Headquarters

Thailand

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

On June 16, 2026, BEC World Public Company Limited and Channel 3 Thai Television executives, led by Chief Executive Officer Viboon Leeratanakajohn, paid respects and signed a book of condolences for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Sahathai Samakhom Chamber in the Grand Palace. Previously, on May 9, 2026, BEC World organized the “Channel 3 Volunteers: Zero Waste at The SEA” activity, where staff and talent collected 57.6 kilograms of beach waste at Ban Amphur Beach Park in Chonburi Province. This followed Channel 3 and Maleenont Tower participating in Earth Hour on March 28, 2026, switching off unused lights for one hour to reduce global warming. Earlier, on March 26, 2026, Channel 3 celebrated its 56th anniversary with a ceremony at Maleenont Tower on Rama IV Road, paying respects to Brahma and guardian spirits. In an older development, on October 31, 2024, BEC World and Channel 3, led by EVP Charkrit Direkwattanachai, partnered with Thailand Post, HMC Polymers, EcoBlue, and Nanmee Industry to deliver 5,000 sets of watercolor paints, made from recycled PP plastic resin, to the Border Patrol Police Bureau for the "A Million Hearts Paint Dreams for Border Patrol Police Schools" Project.

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BEC World offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. BEC World's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio and media and TV services.
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BEC World's revenues were $121.3M in 2025. Caretta Research has split BEC World's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (local broadcaster), which represents 75% of BEC World's revenue.
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