In-Depth: Who is Srettha Thavisin, Thai Prime Minister Candidate

[spidermike007]

Srettha began his career in 1986 as a production assistant at Procter & Gamble Company, where he worked for four years. He then moved to San Samran, the company owned by Apichart Chutrakul, his older siblings and cousins. Later, the company changed its name to Sansiri. In the following years, Srettha held the position of CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the company.

 

Before his political debut this year, Srettha helped build a family real-estate business into an empire called Sansiri Development, worth $880 million in market capitalization. Srettha positioned his company to attract upper-income home buyers and dialed up its posh image by completing construction on an uber-lux Bangkok condominium project, 98 Wireless, seven years ago at a prime location — next door to the residence of the U.S. ambassador to Thailand.

 

Srettha was able to sell 98 Wireless at the country's top market price of more than $16,000 per square meter. He told the Thai Rath newspaper the 25-floor structure features rare Italian marble surfaces, Ralph Lauren Home interior designs and elaborate wall details executed by craftspeople who worked on Buckingham Palace and the White House.

 

"I don't believe in military coups," Srettha said in an interview with VOA Thai. "The idea of me working with them in the same government, sitting in the same Cabinet … I can't see myself doing that."

 

Well, he certainly sounds like a step up from the dinosaur realm. Will he show some sincerity when it comes to reform?

[NoshowJones]

9 hours ago, ukrules said:

With the legitimate election winner removed from the running it's time to insert the stooge.

 

I think that he should have to get a Military Academy degree before he is allowed to be PM, after all the unelected caretaker has one.  

[NoshowJones]

6 hours ago, Tarteso said:

This is a good thing for expats, ????

Does she also supply the black hair dye?

[khaowong1]

15 hours ago, hotchilli said:

It could be far worse. 

Exactly

[BangkokReady]

20 hours ago, webfact said:

That individual is almost certain to be Srettha Thavisin, a successful and well-regarded Thai businessman from the Pheu Thai party. He is also, however, a relative newcomer to politics.

A wealthy business man with no knowledge of politics?  Perfect!  ????

[SiSePuede419]

The "right people" voted for him?