About Us

Driving success in the Thai Market

Iconic Research - Innovative Market Research Company

Driving success in the Thai Market

Headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, we extend our expertise to the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Laos, and Vietnam. We help businesses thrive across Southeast Asia through research-driven insights and strategic clarity, guiding international and regional clients through Thailand’s market complexities to uncover growth opportunities.

Our work spans two fields. In commercial research — from consumer research to market entry strategy, go-to-market testing and trend & market foresight — we blend rigorous methods with cultural fluency to unlock opportunities across the region. In public and social impact research and sustainability & ESG studies, we provide the evidence base for responsible business and policy transformation.

Featured research: Iconic Research led and co-authored Next Generation Thailand, the British Council’s nationwide study of young people aged 18–30, drawing on a nationally representative survey of 2,000 respondents alongside interviews, focus groups and a Youth Task Force. Published August 2026, and covered by Nation Thailand and Amarin TV.

Read our case study.

Consulting firms in Thailand also work with us as an independent research partner, using our fieldwork and analysis to ground their strategy recommendations.

2020
Founded
150+
Finished Projects
10+
Employees
30+
Clients

Our core team members

Meet the experts driving our success at Iconic Research. Our diverse team combines deep local knowledge with global expertise to provide unparalleled market insights.

Piyatida Khambunma
Piyatida KhambunmaFounder & Research Lead

Piyatida, also known as Mistine, founded Iconic Research in 2020. In consumer and market research, she leads studies that ground brand, market-entry and growth decisions in how Thai consumers think and behave. In social and public research, she led and co-authored Next Generation Thailand for the British Council (2026). She holds a degree in Project Management from Australia and is currently pursuing her MBA at Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University.

Nick
NickDirector & Founding Investor

Nick is the principal investor in the founding of Iconic Research. He holds a Master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh and brings extensive international experience from the Real Estate and Tourism sectors. His extraordinary skill in merging Western approaches with a profound understanding of Thai cultural subtleties ensures that Iconic Research consistently delivers top-tier services.

Kanyarat Wongchai
Kanyarat WongchaiQualitative Research Moderator

Kanyarat is an experienced market research moderator with expertise in electronics, finance, automotive, e-commerce and real estate. Skilled in In-Depth Interviews (IDIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), she combines strong analytical insight with smooth communication in Thai and English. With a background in Sociology and over a decade of experience, she is adept at moderating social, public, and consumer research sessions, helping clients uncover genuine insights and make informed decisions.

Ploy Sirichai
Ploy SirichaiSimultaneous Interpreter

Ploy is an experienced simultaneous interpreter specializing in Thai-English language pairs, based in Bangkok. Over 10 years of professional experience in high-stakes settings, including international conferences, diplomatic meetings, and corporate negotiations. Certified by the Thailand Professional Qualification Institute.

Mustsee Panyada
Mustsee PanyadaMarket Research Assistant

Mustsee is a Market Research Assistant with a Master’s degree in Marketing from Australia. Drawing on her research background and customer-facing experience, she supports research projects through participant coordination, data collection, and project administration. With strong organizational skills and attention to detail, she helps ensure research activities run smoothly and deliver meaningful insights for clients.

Ning Preeyawan
Ning Preeyawan Senior Fieldwork Coordinator

Being the Field Work Coordinator at Iconic Research, Ning ensures smooth and efficient execution of on-site research activities. Responsible for overseeing data collection, managing logistics, and coordinating with field teams, this role guarantees that all field operations run seamlessly. Our Field Work Coordinator ensures that research processes are conducted on schedule, data is accurately collected, and any issues are promptly addressed.

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