Publicly Owned BEC World, headquartered in Thailand, was founded in 1967, initially as Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd., and became a public company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1995. The company, which maintains major ownership by the Maleenont family, operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer and reported $121.2M in revenue as of 2025 with approximately 90 employees. It specializes in broadcast television and radio as a Thai media conglomerate, notably operating television Channel 3. The business underwent restructuring in the 2010s in response to changes in the broadcast industry, and has expanded its content operations to include a Global Content Licensing division, 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 March 28, 2026, Channel 3 and Maleenont Tower participated in Earth Hour, switching off unused lights for one hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM as part of the global warming reduction initiative. Previously, on March 26, Channel 3, a BEC World Public Company Limited subsidiary, marked its 56th anniversary with a ceremony at Maleenont Tower, paying respects to Brahma and guardian spirits. Earlier in March, on the 1st, Channel 3 received seven awards at the 14th Thailand Social Awards, an event organized by Wisesight (Thailand) Co. Ltd., with Sorayuth Suthasnajinda and Num Kanchai securing four awards in the news category. In February, on the 25th, BEC World collaborated with Power Olar Company Limited to host the “START YOUR GOOD DAY” event, which focused on Health, Wellness & Longevity activities. This followed Channel 3's "The Forum 2026: Global Trends Thai Trends" event, held on January 12, which aimed to provide insights into investment trends, business landscapes, and leadership visions for Thailand amidst economic, geopolitical, and environmental challenges.

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