Recently, the Bangkok Startup Association (BSA), in collaboration with esteemed partners including LINE SCALE UP, Stripe, Playmaker Bespoke and Wangift, hosted “Disruptors #3: Delulu is the Solulu – The Extravagant Anti-Networking Night”
at The Consul Club, JLK Tower, Bangkok. Welcoming over 300 startup founders, investors, and innovation leaders, the evening offered an elevated setting for meaningful connections and business collaboration. The event reaffirmed BSA’s role as a key driving force in advancing the sustainable growth of Thailand’s startup ecosystem.
In picture (from left to right):
1. Khun Warit Chamwudhiprecha (LINE Company (Thailand) - New Ventures (Strategy Office)
2. Khun Sirunya Buntornvorapun (LINE Company (Thailand) - Director of Corporate Strategy & Incubation)
3. Khun May Sakdanurak, Market Lead for Commercial&SSMB, Stripe Thailand
4. Mr. Billy van der Loo, President of Bangkok Startup Association & Managing Director of StartupBreed Recruitment
5. Mr. Arjan Ahluwalia, Managing Director, Playmaker Bespoke
6. Mr. Simon Osborne (Good4u – Founder&CEO, Special Advisor to BSA)
7. Mr. Tim Grassin, Founder, Wangift
8. Mr. Luka Portugal, Head of Operations, Wangift
Bangkok, Thailand, 18 June 2026 - Bangkok Startup Association (BSA), in partnership with leading organizations including LINE SCALE UP, Stripe, Playmaker Bespoke and Wangift, celebrated the success of “Disruptors #3: Delulu is the Solulu – The Extravagant Anti-Networking Night”. Bringing together more than 300 startup founders, investors, and creative leaders from across Thailand’s innovation landscape, the event provided a distinguished platform for high-value networking, thoughtful exchange, and the exploration of new business opportunities through meaningful conversations. Such special occasion reaffirmed BSA’s ongoing commitment to empowering entrepreneurship, accelerating innovation, and fostering a strong foundation for the country’s long-term sustainable growth.
Mr. Billy van der Loo, President of Bangkok Startup Association (BSA) and Managing Director of StartupBreed Recruitment, stated: “BSA remains firmly committed to unlocking opportunity and advancing the continued growth of Thailand’s startup ecosystem in close collaboration with leading corporate partners. We believe the strength of any thriving ecosystem lies not in the success of a single organization, but in the collective ability to create opportunities, connect resources, and catalyze new ideas across industries. By fostering this environment, we aim to empower Thai entrepreneurs to build on their capabilities, create lasting impact, and scale sustainably onto the regional and global stage.”
Khun Sirunya Buntornvorapun, Director of Corporate Strategy & Incubation, LINE Thailand, commented on the collaboration: “As part of our ongoing commitment to advancing Thailand’s technology ecosystem, LINE SCALE UP is pleased to once again partner with Bangkok Startup Association (BSA) this year. As Thailand’s startup landscape continues to evolve at pace, we believe the combination of BSA’s strong entrepreneurial network and LINE’s extensive ecosystem of 56 million users and SMEs can unlock meaningful opportunities for founders to access the resources, infrastructure, and connections required to scale effectively. We are proud to support the next generation of innovators and to contribute to a stronger, more dynamic future for Thailand’s innovation economy.”
Khun May Sakdanurak, Market Lead for Commercial & SSMB, Stripe Thailand, said: “Thailand’s startup ecosystem is entering a highly promising new phase, with an increasing number of founders building businesses for both domestic and international markets. At Stripe, we are committed to providing financial infrastructure that enables ambitious companies to launch with confidence, scale with efficiency, and serve customers around the world. We are proud to support Bangkok Startup Association and the community of founders and operators who are helping shape the future of innovation in Thailand.”
Mr. Tim Grassin, Founder, Wangift, shared his perspective on people and company culture: “Employee recognition is widely acknowledged as important, yet it is too rarely embedded with consistency in day-to-day company culture. We founded Wangift to help close that gap for teams in Bangkok. As the Bangkok Startup Association continues to cultivate an ecosystem where strong people practices can take root early, supporting the Delulu event was a natural alignment for us. We are proud to stand behind the founders and operators shaping a more thoughtful and people-centric future for Thai startups.”
Mr. Arjan Ahluwalia, Managing Director, Playmaker Bespoke added: “For more than 25 years, Playmaker Bespoke has had the privilege of dressing world leaders, innovators, and visionaries. Today, we are proud to support Bangkok Startup Association, because those shaping what the world has yet to see should present themselves with the same confidence, distinction, and ambition that define their ideas.”
The success of the event not only reinforces Bangkok Startup Association (BSA)’s role as a unifying platform for the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovation leaders but also reflects the strength of cross-sector collaboration spanning technology, financial infrastructure, people strategy, and professional image-building. Together, these pillars play a vital role in strengthening and sustaining the long-term growth of Thailand’s startup ecosystem.
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About BSA
The Bangkok Startup Association (BSA) is a non-profit grassroots community uniting and empowering Thailand’s startup ecosystem. With over 1,300 members, BSA connects founders with funding, mentorship, vetted service providers, and corporate or government support—both online and offline fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs, through community platforms, curated resources, and 24 events annually, BSA provides essential tools and guidance to help startups overcome common barriers and scale sustainably. Whether you’re seeking investment, talent, or practical advice, BSA is the launchpad for entrepreneurial success in Thailand. Our event aligns with BSA’s mission to create meaningful connections and drive innovation within Bangkok’s vibrant startup scene.
https://www.bkkstartup.com/
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