List of richest Thai people
The richest Thais are, according to the US magazine Forbes (as of May 2017):
| rank | Surname | Net worth (billion USD ) | main source of wealth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dhanin Chearavanont and brothers (Jaran, Montri, Sumet) | 21.5 | Charoen Pokphand Group (conglomerate; including 7-Eleven ) |
| 2 | Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi | 15.4 | Thai Beverage (drinks, including Chang beer ), Big C (self-service markets) |
| 3 | Chirathivat family | 15.3 | Central Group (conglomerate, including shopping centers) |
| 4th | Chalerm Yoovidhya | 12.5 | Red Bull GmbH (energy drinks), heir to Chaleo Yoovidhya |
| 5 | Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha | 4.7 | King Power (duty free shops) |
| 6th | Krit Ratanarak | 3.9 | Bangkok Broadcasting & TV (radio, including BBTV Channel 7 ), Siam City Cement , Bank of Ayudhya |
| 7th | Vanich Chaiyawan | 3.8 | Thai Life (Insurance) |
| 8th | Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth | 2.6 | Dusit Medical Services (hospitals) |
| 9 | Santi Bhirombhakdi and family | 2.3 | Boon Rawd Brewery (drinks, including Singha ) |
| 10 | Aloke Lohia | 1.8 | Indorama Ventures (plastics) |
| 11 | Thaksin Shinawatra and family | 1.7 | various investments; formerly Shin Corp (IT, Telecom), former Prime Minister |
Web links
- Thailand's 50 Richest ( English ) Forbes. January 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2016.