

Unmuting Women in Thailand: Shaping Community, Capital, and Culture (hosted On Zoom)
TEDxThonglorWomen Presents
Unmuting Women in Thailand: Shaping Community, Capital, and Culture
Date: 9 April 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Venue: Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87270717110?pwd=A5egklAm6aMzHBahtLtkX3JoKg4ajV.1
(Online) Curated Panel Conversation & Networking Experience
TEDxThonglorWomen presents an intimate, invite-only gathering bringing together a curated group of speakers, press, and selected guests for a high-level, thought-provoking conversation.
Unmuting Women in Thailand: Shaping Community, Capital, and Culture explores how women are shaping influence and opportunity across Thailand through three interconnected lenses:
Community — building safe, intentional spaces for deeper connection, support, and collaboration, while fostering cross-gender allyship
Capital — examining gender dynamics in venture capital and startup funding, including gaps and opportunities
Culture — exploring how social norms and systems shape women’s roles and long-term impact
The session will be conducted primarily in Thai with English integration, with translation provided to ensure an inclusive experience for all attendees.
Beyond the panel, this gathering offers a unique opportunity for selected guests to connect with a curated, cross-industry community of like-minded, growth-oriented leaders and changemakers who are committed to being part of the solution.
Agenda:
1:00-1:15 PM Welcome Guests in Zoom Room
1:15-2.00 PM Panel discussion
2:00-2.15 PM Q&A Session
2.15-3.00 PM Connection Circles (Facilitated Conversations with like-minded members of the TEDxThonglorWomen community)
Speakers
Paul Ark (Polapat Arkkrapridi)
Venture capitalist and sustainability investor focused on inclusive climate solutions in Southeast Asia. His research explores gender funding gaps in venture capital and startup ecosystems, alongside his work supporting girls’ education initiatives.
Nida Leardprasopsuk
Founder & CEO of IRL and organizer of TEDxThonglorWomen and TEDxThonglorPlay. A business mentor, executive coach, and systems thinker with over 24 years of experience, she focuses on building meaningful relationships, communities, and social capital through both her work and her platform.
Emmy Boonsakulcharoen
Moderator & Speaker. A mindfulness and social impact practitioner specializing in social and behavioral change, with experience working with global organizations across culture, well-being, and gender-related initiatives.