sriracha john Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 excerpt from: The World's Richest People, Billionaire Inventors Chaleo Yoovidhya And Dietrich Mateschitz Thailand And Austria Worth: US$4.0 Billion Each Light-Bulb Moment: Concoct a super-caffeinated carbonated beverage heavy on B-vitamins. Market to athletes and the party crowd. The pair met two decades ago and decided to found an energy drink company. Chaleo provided the beverage formula and his partner contributed the marketing flair. The result: Red Bull, which now has $4.4 billion in sales and in which they each own 49%. Yoovidhya also owns TC Pharmaceuticals, a producer of energy drinks in Thailand. Mateschitz concentrates these days on his many other interests, including a construction company, a magazine and Hangar-7, the event center, situated on the grounds of Salzburg airport, that houses his historic aircraft collection. ====================================================================== Full article and related articles at Forbes: The World's Richest People, Billionaire Inventors http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/05/amazon-dy...einventors.html In Pictures: Meet The Billionaire Inventors http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/05/amazon-dy...rs_slide_2.html Special Report, The World's Billionaires http://www.forbes.com/home/lists/2008/03/0...illie_land.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 and from Forbes overall World's Billionaires List: #260 Chaleo Yoovidhya Age: 76 Fortune: self made Source: Red Bull Net Worth: $4.0 bil Country Of Citizenship: Thailand Residence: Bangkok , Thailand, Asia & Australia Industry: Beverages Marital Status: married, 5 children Education: Founder of T.C. Pharmaceuticals, a producer of energy drinks in Thailand. Met up with Austrian Dietrich Mateschitz two decades ago and the two decided to found an energy drink company. Chaleo provided the beverage formula and his partner contributed the marketing flair. The result: Red Bull, which now has $4.4 billion in sales and in which they each own 49%. Son Chalerm, who holds the remaining 2% stake in Red Bull, owns one of Asia's leading wine producers, Siam Winery, whose labels include Monsoon Valley and Sabai, an herb-and-wine drink. ================================================================= Complete Forbes Billionaire List: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/10/billio...aires_Rank.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptHaddock Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Is Forbes forgetting for some reason that well-known Thai who is worth $40 billion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 Is Thaksin really that rich? I thought he was a bit lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howtoescape Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Is Forbes forgetting for some reason that well-known Thai who is worth $40 billion? This is about people who invented something Which Thai is worth 40million USD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Is Forbes forgetting for some reason that well-known Thai who is worth $40 billion? This is about people who invented something Which Thai is worth 40million USD? shhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandajoy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Where does "shhhh he will not be named and he's not the prime minister" rank? I don't mean in the Forbes list but in general. Absurd estimations would be entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Where does "shhhh he will not be named and he's not the prime minister" rank? I don't mean in the Forbes list but in general. Absurd estimations would be entertaining. I can't and won't give anymore hints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jandajoy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Where does "shhhh he will not be named and he's not the prime minister" rank? I don't mean in the Forbes list but in general. Absurd estimations would be entertaining. I can't and won't give anymore hints. No worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumnien Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Wasn't Thaksin's maid listed on the billionaire's list? In any case, the unnameable one is at least ten times richer than the next three or four Thai billionaires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Wasn't Thaksin's maid listed on the billionaire's list?In any case, the unnameable one is at least ten times richer than the next three or four Thai billionaires. No, Mr. T is not on the list. Thailand has a mere 3 Billionaires on the list, see below. It's very disappointing that there are no younger billionaires* on the list...just elder people: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/10/billio...Citizen_23.html * Contrary to -younger billionaires- in other countries in SEA or Asia as a whole....how come ? No entrepreneurial spirit ? LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Wasn't Thaksin's maid listed on the billionaire's list?In any case, the unnameable one is at least ten times richer than the next three or four Thai billionaires. Not according to the OP source, Forbes.... (try google).... or do you have conflicting sources of information that Forbes wasn't privy to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prakanong Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Is Forbes forgetting for some reason that well-known Thai who is worth $40 billion? This is about people who invented something Which Thai is worth 40million USD? There are plenty worth that much - as published. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstumbo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No one is worth 40 billion in Thailand. That is Bill Gates type of rich and if someone were that rich in Thailand they would have to own the entire country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No one is worth 40 billion in Thailand. That is Bill Gates type of rich and if someone were that rich in Thailand they would have to own the entire country. Your statement is incorrect, however, not to be discussed here as per forum rules. LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prakanong Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No one is worth 40 billion in Thailand. That is Bill Gates type of rich and if someone were that rich in Thailand they would have to own the entire country. Where is 40 billion mentioned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No one is worth 40 billion in Thailand. That is Bill Gates type of rich and if someone were that rich in Thailand they would have to own the entire country. Where is 40 billion mentioned? http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?sh...t&p=1861111 LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptHaddock Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 No one is worth 40 billion in Thailand. That is Bill Gates type of rich and if someone were that rich in Thailand they would have to own the entire country. Pretty much correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forbes makes lots of rich lists that are easily available on the web. No one in East Asia, let alone Thailand, is worth anything near 40 billion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave111223 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I wish i had $2.3billion, then i could afford to have some sideburns like these: http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/10/billio...Taxis_0PW3.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I wish i had $2.3billion, then i could afford to have some sideburns like these:http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/10/billio...Taxis_0PW3.html It's OK, I'll sell you mine for 1,000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted March 9, 2008 Author Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forbes makes lots of rich lists that are easily available on the web. No one in East Asia, let alone Thailand, is worth anything near 40 billion. But the wild, unsubstantiated statement sure did get some mileage... in the dozen or so responses that it elicited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forbes makes lots of rich lists that are easily available on the web. No one in East Asia, let alone Thailand, is worth anything near 40 billion. You're mistaken. Do your own research; it's not so difficult to find...if I did it you can do it. I even have a link (quite serious) , but it's not to be published here. LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basjke Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forbes makes lots of rich lists that are easily available on the web. No one in East Asia, let alone Thailand, is worth anything near 40 billion. You're mistaken. Do your own research; it's not so difficult to find...if I did it you can do it. I even have a link (quite serious) , but it's not to be published here. LaoPo aren't you confusing thai baht with us dollar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forbes makes lots of rich lists that are easily available on the web. No one in East Asia, let alone Thailand, is worth anything near 40 billion. You're mistaken. Do your own research; it's not so difficult to find...if I did it you can do it. I even have a link (quite serious) , but it's not to be published here. LaoPo aren't you confusing thai baht with us dollar? No. LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forbes makes lots of rich lists that are easily available on the web. No one in East Asia, let alone Thailand, is worth anything near 40 billion. You're mistaken. Do your own research; it's not so difficult to find...if I did it you can do it. I even have a link (quite serious) , but it's not to be published here. LaoPo Then pm me the links to the articles if you have them. I am not closed minded. If you think there is someone in Thailand worth anything near 40 Billion based on Forbes let me know. I've read the stats, according to them there is no one near that number. According to Forbes it is 1/8th of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Forbes makes lots of rich lists that are easily available on the web. No one in East Asia, let alone Thailand, is worth anything near 40 billion. You're mistaken. Do your own research; it's not so difficult to find...if I did it you can do it. I even have a link (quite serious) , but it's not to be published here. LaoPo Then pm me the links to the articles if you have them. I am not closed minded. If you think there is someone in Thailand worth anything near 40 Billion based on Forbes let me know. I've read the stats, according to them there is no one near that number. According to Forbes it is 1/8th of that. I wrote: "do your own research". LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) What I found most surprising about this years Forbes Billionaire's list was that 7 Russians made the top-25. The US made 4 of the top 25. Total of Russias 7 out of the top 25 = 152.6 billion Total of US 4 out of the top 25 = 171 billion. Russia is coming up fast. The new kid on the block: 6 of their 7 top 25 were in their 40's, the other aged 51. Apart from Bill Gates (52), the other 3 from the US are in their 70's. Edited March 10, 2008 by tropo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted March 10, 2008 Author Share Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) What I found most surprising about this years Forbes Billionaire's list was that 7 Russians made the top-25. The US made 4 of the top 25. Total of Russias 7 out of the top 25 = 152.6 billion Total of US 4 out of the top 25 = 171 billion. Russia is coming up fast. The new kid on the block: 6 of their 7 top 25 were in their 40's, the other aged 51. Apart from Bill Gates (52), the other 3 from the US are in their 70's. It would seem their country of Russia's finances are much more centralized into just a few individuals than the USA... World Rank Country Per Capita Income in US$ 03. United States 37,500 82. Russian Federation 8,920 *which is not much above* 87. Thailand 7,450 http://www.success-and-culture.net/article...itaincome.shtml Factor those numbers by: Russia Population: 141,377,752 United Sates Population: 301,139,947 https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/th...book/index.html and the true size of USA's economy vs Russia's economy becomes more realistic Edited March 10, 2008 by sriracha john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DP25 Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I wrote: "do your own research".LaoPo I have. Everything I said in my original post was correct. If you have links to say otherwise, I'd happy to see them, but you don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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