The Female Forces Shaping Thailand's Food and Beverage Scene

"Thailand is developing at speed, but many of its traditional centres of power - politics, business and professional hospitality included - have long been shaped by a male-dominated culture. Women are still underrepresented in public leadership, and there remains a notable gap in workforce participation, even if progress is being made elsewhere."

"Thailand's only female oenologist and winemaker, Nikki Lohitnavy has changed the landscape of Thai wine through her family vineyard, Granmonte. Located in Khao Yai, just a couple of hours outside Bangkok, they are the only winery to use only grapes grown on their own land and have won multiple awards (no less than 100!) for their bottles."

"An expert in tropical viticulture, Nikki experiments with different grapes and methods, with a focus on eco-friendly practices. Given she has nailed growing grapes in Thailand, Nikki now offers advice to wineries around the world suffering due to climate change on how to grow grapes in very hot climates."

Thailand's food and beverage scene is being transformed by impressive women entrepreneurs and professionals who are challenging the country's male-dominated culture in business and hospitality. Despite women remaining underrepresented in public leadership and workforce participation, these female disruptors are making significant impact through innovative ventures. Nikki Lohitnavy, Thailand's only female oenologist and winemaker, has revolutionized Thai wine through her family vineyard Granmonte in Khao Yai. The winery exclusively uses grapes grown on their own land and has won over 100 awards. Nikki's expertise in tropical viticulture and eco-friendly practices has gained international recognition, with her now advising wineries worldwide on growing grapes in hot climates. She recently expanded into vanilla farming, demonstrating remarkable entrepreneurial vision.

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