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 September 28, 2026, BEC World Public Company Limited participated in the 2026 Annual General Meeting and three Sector Collaboration of the CONNEXT ED Foundation, where it exchanged visions on educational development with public, civil society, private sector representatives, and 64 partner organizations. Previously, on October 31, 2024, BEC World and Channel 3, led by EVP Charkrit Direkwattanachai, collaborated 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 as part of the "A Million Hearts Paint Dreams for Border Patrol Police Schools" Project. This followed BEC World executives and Channel 3 Thai Television, led by CEO Viboon Leeratanakajohn, paying respects and signing a book of condolences for HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati at Sahathai Samakhom Chamber in the Grand Palace on June 16, 2026. On May 9, 2026, BEC World organized the "Channel 3 Volunteers: Zero Waste at The SEA" activity, with staff and volunteers, including Thanapon Jarujitranon and Parada Chutchavalchotikul, collecting 57.6 kilograms of beach waste at Ban Amphur Beach Park in Chonburi Province. Earlier, on Saturday, March 28, Channel 3 and Maleenont Tower joined "Earth Hour," switching off unused lights for one hour to reduce global warming.

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BEC World offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. BEC World's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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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 TV advertising (local), which represents 75% of BEC World's revenue.
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