Mr. Sunai graduated Bachelor’s Degree from Assumption University, Bangkok in major of General Management in October 1997 and graduated in Master of Science in anti-aging and regenerative medicine from Dhurakit Bundit University, Bangkok. He started to learn wellness business in Suuko Spa Executive as a General Manager (2004 – 2006) Took care of 260 staffs in total and held the responsibilities of planning, developing, and setting up the 10,000 Square Meters of day spa operations. After that he stepped forward as an operation Manager of (South East Asia) of MSpa International Limited (2006 – 2008), he took care of the operations and management of 13 Spas in Thailand, 3 Spas in Maldives, 1 Spa in Vietnam and 1 Spa in India.
After collected experiences in wellness and hospitality business, Mr. Sunai had changed his role to freelance Spa Consultant for Akaryn Management and ESENSw, Mr. Sunai took care of operations strategies, spa rebranding, spa retail development, and human resources development for 2 spas in Phuket and Pranburi. Two years later he operated his own business “Spanovator”. The wellness business consultant that he has been exerted his talent and ability on it. And Mr. Sunai is appointed as Vice President of Spa Professional Association (Thailand) and Vice President of Thai Spa Association as well.
Brief Biography
With over two decades of experience in the tourism industry, began a career in marketing roles at various hotels in Thailand before being appointed as Sales Manager at Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd. in 2001. Currently serves as an Advisor to Mr. Krip Rojanastien, Chairman and CEO of Chiva-Som International Health Resort Co., Ltd., while also holding positions as a Committee Member for Hospitality and Chairperson of the Subcommittee on Wellness Business at the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
Premjit Phothiwaraparn
Regional Director of Spa & Wellness – Minor Hotels
With over 23 years of experience in the spa and wellness industry, Premjit currently serves as the Regional Director of Spa & Wellness for Minor Hotels, where she oversees wellness strategy and development across a diverse portfolio of luxury hotel brands including Anantara, Avani, and NH Collection.
Premjit’s passion lies in creating wellness concepts that harmoniously integrate holistic traditions with modern innovation. She has led the development and implementation of signature wellness programs and strategic brand partnerships- including collaborations with world-renowned institutions such as Clinique La Prairie and VIVID by Verita. She also oversees the creation and execution of Minor Hotels’ in-house wellness brands: Layan Life by Anantara, Anantara Wellness, and AvaniWell- each designed to deliver personalized, integrative wellness journeys tailored to the unique identity of each brand.
Beyond strategic development, she is actively involved in building and nurturing high-performing spa and wellness teams, curating treatment offerings, and sourcing wellness equipment and products that align with global brand standards and local licensing regulations. Her work bridges creative vision with operational excellence, ensuring compliance, consistency, and impactful guest experiences.
Premjit areas of expertise includes wellness strategy, brand development, medical wellness integration, guest journey design, and team leadership. She is committed to elevating wellness across the entire hotel experience- from traditional spa services to advanced, results-driven wellness modalities- while driving long-term business growth and innovation.
Premjit remains dedicated to contributing to the broader wellness community and welcome opportunities for collaboration, dialogue, and collective progress as we shape the future of wellness in hospitality.
Monika Opoldova 是一位专门从事按摩和替代疗法的健康经营者。她热爱补充医学,目前是整骨疗法的学生。自 2021 年以来,她一直是盖亚仪式协议的合著者和教师,以及 EMA 科学委员会成员。
Kru Kae 是一名按摩治疗师和 传统泰式按摩老师。 Kru 常驻曼谷,从事泰式按摩多年。
她通过“泰式瑜伽能量疗愈”培训课程宣传泰式按摩的重要性,此课程是一种创新的治疗方法,让接受者享受美好的身体体验,令按摩从业者得到新的沟通方式。
Phrapakorn 是泰国传统医学中心主任,《泰国 Tinakornnimit 寺杂志》(Journal of Thai Tinakornnimit Temple)第 9 级。
Phrapakorn 通过当代泰式按摩艺术进行按摩。
他还教授各种按摩技术:混合按摩、结合敲击技术和弯曲伸展技术的泰式按摩。
Suthep 是曼谷传统泰式按摩与SPA Sirilada 学校的主任兼导师。
Suthep在他多年的经验中教授了按摩从业者许多传统泰式按摩。他在健康和治疗方案的方面更提出了自己的技术和理念。
而实际上,他的泰式瑜伽按摩在泰国曼谷更是一个重要里程碑。
Mahek Pachnanda is a knowledge professional with more than 12 years of experience in the consulting domain with expertise in Consumer Goods with a focus on Beauty, Health and Hygiene. She has previously been associated with firms like The Boston Consulting Group and KPMG in similar roles, She holds degrees from Indian Institute of Management Lucknow and IMT Ghaziabad.
A member of the top management of Karmarts Public Company Limited, Ms. Kat Wei from Singapore comes with years of experience spanning across IT, Strategic Planning and General Management fields in various industries including land development, healthcare and most of all, beauty. Ms. Wei is also well versed in legal aspects of businesses with her educational background in business law, and is a valuable member of the company, supporting domestic and international expansions and negotiations. When it comes to GEN Z & Millennials, Kat not only works alongside these generations of young people from various countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, China and Taiwan, but also constantly seeks to engage consumers of such age groups through social media. She quoted that the support of her young, fun and adventurous multinational teams are her pillars to lean on when it comes to social media marketing, but Kat has certainly garnered her personal perspectives regarding how business could or should target the GEN Z & Millennials in Beauty Innovation via new social platforms. With that, Kat shall be sharing her personal points of view in this time’s event.
Natthakarn joined LINE Thailand in 2021 bringing vast experience in e-commerce and retail management from her previous posts in leading corporations such as Lazada, Siam Makro, and Gaysorn Property to lead the Merchant Management unit of LINE SHOPPING. With 18-year experience in e-commerce, CRM, and Data Mining, Natthakarn has helped establishing LINE SHOPPING as a go-to Chat Commerce solutions for social sellers by planning sales & marketing strategy that contributes to new acquisition through prospecting, educating and recruiting of new merchants and helping them to launch and grow their business sustainably on LINE.
Barkha Narula
Associate Director, Client Success
With over a decade of experience in market research and consumer insights in Southeast Asia markets, Barkha partners with leading FMCG brands to decode consumer behavior and shape innovation strategies that drive real-world impact. She brings deep expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research across food, fragrances, and beauty categories, combining analytical rigor with a deep understanding of cultural and category trends. She has collaborated closely with different business functions to align diverse objectives and translate consumer insights into actionable strategies that shape successful product innovation.
Fast-tracking international beauty executive with 12 years of experience in US, China and Global markets. Unique career path which includes scaling high-growth “indie”/founder-led brands to multi-billion-dollar legacy brands. Recognized as a visionary leader who inspires and energizes a team to deliver exceptional results.
Sharon Kwek, Director of Consulting, South APAC, Mintel Beauty & Personal Care
Sharon Kwek is a seasoned business consultant with over a decade of expertise driving growth for beauty brands in Southeast Asia. Specializing in retail, sales & marketing, and market penetration, she partners with brands and retailers to unlock regional potential. A certified Neurolinguistic Enneagram Practitioner, Sharon leverages deep insights into human behavior and communication to fuel innovation & insights. Known for her curiosity and thought leadership, she delivers fresh perspectives and solutions within the CPG industry.
Yolanda Ching, Head of Global Business Development, EveLab Insight
Yolanda is a Sales and Marketing professional with over a decade of experience in the industry, including more than eight years specifically dedicated to the beauty tech sector. Currently, she plays a pivotal role at EveLab Insight, a company specializing in advanced skin analysis solutions. Before joining EveLab Insight, Yolanda honed her expertise in digital innovation and user engagement while working for an app development company. Throughout her career, Yolanda has collaborated with numerous global brands to enhance their conversion rates and elevate customer experience. Her forte lies in developing and executing robust omnichannel strategies that seamlessly integrate various customer touchpoints, aligning them towards unified brand goals. Yolanda’s dedication and strategic acumen have consistently driven tangible results, positioning her as a key player in the evolving landscape of beauty technology and marketing.
Barkha Bairagi, Associate Director of Client Success, Mintel
Yang is responsible for enriching regional cross-industry insights on Asia Health and Beauty, working with local analysts and providing high quality market insights to key clients.
She joined Euromonitor International in 2022,and has seven years’ experiences in strategic planning and venture development in the beauty and retail industries.
Her research areas include the Asian beauty market, K-beauty, C-beauty, dermocosmetics, clean beauty, digitalisation and personalisation. Prior to joining Euromonitor, Yang worked at Beiersdor Korea and GS Shop.
Vivek Sistla 就职于联合利华,担任东南亚地区美容与健康部门以及全球旁氏集团的研发主管。他还是曼谷跨职能区域研发中心的现场负责人。他在多个产品类别和地区拥有超过 20 年的研发经验,曾在亚洲、欧洲和非洲市场任职。
他的专长领域包括产品和包装设计、消费者洞察力以及实用的可持续解决方案。他参与了多个与外部合作伙伴和学术机构合作的开放式创新项目。他曾代表联合利华参与多个行业协会和公私合作项目。
他热衷于可持续发展、健康与保健、人员能力发展和协作性生态系统。
Khun Montira Pornprasit 毕业于朱拉隆功大学,获得制药科学学士学位,并在 NIDA(国家发展管理学院)攻读工商管理硕士学位
Khun Montira 毕业后就开始了她在化妆品行业的职业生涯。她的专业强调配方和包装的研究开发。
在Milott任职的14年里,她在护肤、护发、个人护理、彩妆、膳食补充剂、医疗器械、生产工艺、产能扩张和质量等多个领域取得了进步。
目前 Khun Montira 在 Milott 担任技术总监。深入关注当前苛刻客户趋势可持续主题的化妆品配方和包装开发,包括可持续来源的成分、节能节水的制造工艺、可回收包装等
Joanna Liu,1999 年毕业于武汉大学,加入 UDN Packaging 公司超过 15 年,担任客户服务和发货管理主管。
她在这一领域拥有丰富的经验,对生产、工艺、运输等非常了解,善于与客户沟通。