Tatler Asia’s Most Influential
Asia’s Most Influential 2023 celebrates the true meaning of influence, power and achievement.
Tatler unveils Asia’s Most Influential 2023, the definitive list of titans, thought leaders and changemakers who are making a positive impact on people’s lives. Now in its third year, the annual list presents 600 extraordinary leaders from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.
This year’s edition highlights catalysts of change from 11 categories. These include the Wealth Builders who shape the future of finance; the Creatives who define global culture; the Innovators who disrupt industries; the Magnates who helm the region’s most established family corporations; and more leaders who are Champions, Changemakers, Entertainers, Scientists, Stylemakers, Tastemakers and Thought Leaders.
Tatler weighed four key metrics to arrive at the list: impact places importance on a leader’s scope of influence; relevance considers the timeliness of achievements, longevity measures the endurance of careers; and leadership looks at how each has made the world a better place. Together, these criteria ensure that every honouree personifies not just success but also a profound commitment to positive change.
Ultimately, Asia’s Most Influential 2023 establishes the true nature of influence: that the people who matter are the leaders whose power is guided by purpose and whose influence is informed by ideals. Join Tatler as we celebrate the 600 visionary leaders who are shaping Asia and beyond.
Tatler Asia’s Most Influential is the definitive list of people shaping our world today. Asia’s Most Influential brings together the region’s most innovative changemakers, industry titans and thought leaders who are driving positive impact in Asia and beyond.
Suriya Krutthong, Creative director, Chic Planner Worldwide Service.
The sought-after events planner counts A-list celebrities among his clients.
Aside from the luxurious ambiance and meticulous preparation, the signature of Suriya Krutthong’s weddings lies in the arrangement of extravagant amounts of flowers. For one particular wedding—involving a member of the royal family, no less—he used 1500 kilograms of them. Over months and years before the big day, Krutthong gets to know the bride and groom and crafts each wedding to reflect the unique identity of each couple. His largest wedding sat 16,000 people.
Beyond wedding work, Krutthong organises events for luxury brands, making him well known among elite socialites.
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