Theme: Out of the Box

TEDxBangkokU 2025 invites you to explore the theme "Out of the Box", a celebration of creativity and inclusivity. This event redefines boundaries, challenges conventional thinking, and bridges generational and cultural divides through innovative ideas.

What sets TEDxBangkokU apart is its unique identity as a 100% student-driven event, reflecting the energy and ingenuity of Bangkok University's young visionaries. With multilingual presentations in Thai and English, it ensures accessibility and resonance with a diverse audience, fostering a space where ideas are shared, understood, and celebrated across cultural lines.

This year's TEDxBangkokU will showcase speakers and performances that inspire participants to think differently, act boldly, and engage collaboratively in addressing global challenges. Join us as we harness the power of creativity and inclusivity to drive meaningful change!

Bangkok University
9/1 Phahonyothin Rd
Khlong Nueng Khlong Luang District, Pathum Thani, 12120
Thailand

AKARAKIM KRASAESOM

School of Communication Arts

Hello, I’m Ake Akkarakhim Krasaesom, President of the Performing Arts Department, Faculty of Communication Arts, 4th year. Besides being a model, host, and content creator, I’m passionate about spreading positive energy and inspiring others through storytelling. At 22, I’ve faced many life challenges that have shaped me, and while people often say I’m strong, I’ve never really seen myself that way. I’m applying to be a TEDxBANGKOKU speaker because I believe this is the perfect stage to share my experiences, close a chapter of my university life, and hopefully inspire someone out there.

Buntida Chinnawong

A beauty creator—born without arms and one leg

Fai Buntida Chinnawong (ฝ้าย ใช้เท้าแต่งหน้า) is a beauty content creator who defies limits with confidence and creativity. Born without arms and only one leg, she has overcome major health challenges, recently graduating Communication Arts. Her resilience and positivity inspire thousands, proving that true strength comes from within.

Chaiwat Sommit

Thailand’s youngest parliamentary advisor

At just 20, Chaiwat is Thailand’s youngest parliamentary advisor and founder of History Plus, a platform reimagining Thai history learning with Generative AI & Metaverse tech. His work has gained recognition from TNN News & the Ministry of Education, shaping the future of education in Thailand 5.0.

Chonticha Pankom

A student from School of Business Administration

Once a quiet observer, Bam discovered the power of storytelling through personal experiences. Passionate about perspectives and relationships, she explores how friendships impact our growth. Her talk invites you to reflect on the people around you and how they shape your journey in life.

Jay Lodha

A marketing student & voiceover artist

Jay Lodha is a marketing student and voiceover artist driven by the challenge of pushing past limitations. Having been part of TED before, he’s passionate about sharing insights on self-motivation and creative execution, helping audiences see new possibilities in themselves and their ideas.

Minh Duc Nguyen

Student / Designer

Nguyen Minh Duc is a Vietnamese student majoring in Innovative Media Production at Bangkok University, supported by the 100% BU Creative Scholarship. Coming from a humble family, Duc grew up inspired by his mother’s hard work and belief in the power of education as the key to change lives. Living in Bangkok, a multicultural city, Duc has a deep appreciation for culture, arts and languages. Being fluent in Vietnamese, Thai and English, he enjoys sharing his skills as a freelance designer to encourage others to explore creativity in simple, everyday ways. He believes in the approachable yet powerful nature of creativity, where anyone can be creative and even small ideas can spark big changes. He is dedicated to using his work to inspire positivity and help others realize their creative potential.

NARAWAN PROMPRAKAI

Lecture and translator

Narawan Promprakai earned full scholarships from her BA to PhD, graduating with First-Class Honors in English from Bangkok University (2008), an MA from the University of York (2010), and a PhD in Linguistics from Newcastle University (2018). Despite her success, she struggled with the “smart kid” curse—feeling pressured to meet unrealistic expectations, which led to mental and physical distress during her PhD. Eventually, she shifted her focus from perfection to personal growth, realizing it’s okay to struggle and take her own path. Today, she’s a lecturer at Bangkok University and a digital media translator with work featured on major streaming platforms.

Nathakorn Natdurong

Student President of School of Digital Media and Cinematic Arts

Gain is a 4th-year student and President of Digital Media & Film Arts, who took a gap year to work full-time. Experiencing the realities of the workforce changed how he viewed university stress and mental health. His talk challenges students to reassess their pressures and find balance in their academic journey.

Nicharee Sahussapast

Bangkok University International

Margarita is a student from the BUI Faculty, majoring in IMI. She has actively participated in various university activities, including serving as a former member and treasurer of the BUI Dance Club, staff of SMO BU 2021, supporter of BUCA Talent, Vice President of SMO BUI 2021, and President of the Bangkok University Student Union 2022.

Nutthakun Wannaprapa

Student of Computer and Robotics Engineering

My name is Nutthakun Wannaprapa. I am a third-year bachelor's degree student at the School of Engineering, Department of Computer and Robotics Engineering. By nature, I really enjoy reading books and listening to podcasts. TED Talks are my favorite. I have a dream of sharing interesting stories from the books I read with others because I believe that to truly understand something, I should try to explain or teach it to others. I learned this concept from the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People—it sounds like a win-win situation, haha!

Phone Swan Pyae

A top-performing Marketing student and Hult Prize Campus Director

Phone is passionate about innovation, leadership, and knowledge-sharing. His talk explores how small ideas, when understood deeply, can transform society, inspiring others to step out of their comfort zones and express their creativity effectively.

PIYADA TEEDEE

School of Humanities and Tourism Management

Hello, my name is Ae. I’m a very optimistic and dreamy person. However, when I found myself in a larger society, I realized that the things I had dreamed of didn’t always turn out the way I expected—they often had different outcomes from what I had imagined.

Pongphet Wongsawat

A business student with a passion for challenging norms

Phet believes that creativity is the foundation of progress. Inspired by Benj Thanchai (Salmon House CEO), he explores why all ideas—even the "silly" ones—matter. His talk is about embracing every thought, no matter how small, to unlock groundbreaking innovation.

Supanut Namwong

Outstanding Film Producer in Thailand

August is the Producer & MD of Thibaan Studio and MD of Serng Music, known for bringing Isan storytelling to mainstream cinema. With The Undertaker (2023), a spin-off of Thibaan The Series, he redefines Thai-Isan horror comedy, proving that local stories can resonate with a global audience.

THITIPHORN PRAWATSRICHAI

Disability rights advocate

Mind is a graduate student leader and an international speaker at UNICEF, UN, and World Bank on disability rights. Through advocacy and volunteer work, she is dedicated to closing the gap between disabled and non-disabled communities, promoting inclusion, empathy, and mutual support.