THAILAND – Representatives of the Catholic Business Executives and Professionals (CBEP) traveled 600 kilometers from Bangkok to the Diocese of Udon Thani on May 31 for the first Catholic Lay Leadership Committee Meeting of 2026.
The two-day summit marked a step forward in bridging theological principles with marketplace realities, bringing together church leaders and entrepreneurs in a growing nationwide network.
“The main goal of the CBEP is to encourage working people and entrepreneurs to make business decisions centered on the Word of God through various courses and activities,” Peter Varakorn “George” Techamontrikul, CBEP president, told LiCAS News.
Integrating Faith and Enterprise
Operating as a lay ministry, CBEP provides a forum for Catholic executives to share management experiences while deepening their faith.
The organization hosts the Catholic Business Wisdom Enhancement Program Academy and collaborates with international bodies such as the International Christian Union of Business Executives (UNIAPAC).
A cornerstone of this effort is the Thai Catholic Hub, a Catholic nonprofit startup run entirely by laypeople. The online platform serves as a repository for faith-based content and news.
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