BEC World Public Company Limited, a publicly owned company headquartered in Thailand, operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. The group, which began doing business in 1967 as Bangkok Entertainment Co., Ltd., and was founded by Vichai Maleenont, was later established as BEC World in 1990 and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in 1995. With approximately 90 employees, it reported $121.2M in revenue as of 2025. Primarily a Thai media conglomerate specializing in broadcast television and radio, BEC World is known as the operator of television Channel 3. While majorly owned by the Maleenont family, the company underwent restructuring in the 2010s. Over time, its operations expanded to include content businesses such as the Global Content Licensing division and the establishment of BEC Studio and BEC Music.
Channel 3 received seven awards at the 14th Thailand Social Awards on March 1, 2026, with Sorayuth Suthasnajinda and Num Kanchai earning four awards in the news category. Previously, BEC World, in collaboration with Power Olar Company Limited, organized the “START YOUR GOOD DAY” event on February 25, 2026, featuring health, wellness, and longevity activities. Earlier, Channel 3 hosted "The Forum 2026: Global Trends Thai Trends" on January 12, 2026, an event focusing on investment trends and evolving business landscapes. In November 2025, BEC World renewed its certification with the Thai Private Sector Collective Action Against Corruption (CAC), committing to transparency from June 2025 to June 2028. This followed BEC World's participation on November 19, 2025, in the "CONNEXT ED Education Forum 2025" in collaboration with the CONNEXT ED Foundation, supporting Thai education.
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 $121.2M in 2025. Caretta Research has split BEC World's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (local broadcaster), which represents 75% of BEC World's revenue.
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