Thailand's Richest...

[jasreeve17]

Sorry if this has been posted before.

It's a forbes list from a couple of weeks ago. I'm not sure what I'm allowed to paste, so just the headline and the list below which I believe and hope, falls within correct rules and procedure. I personally doubt the accuracy of the list, but it makes for some interesting reading, so here goes:

Thailand's 40 Richest

Suzanne Nam, 09.23.09, 07:00 PM EDT

Despite losses for nearly half of Thailand's wealthiest, the group's total net worth remains unchanged.

Thailand's Richest

Rank

1 Chaleo Yoovidhya

2 Dhanin Chearavanont

3 Chirathivat family

4 Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi

5 Krit Ratanarak

6 Chamnong Bhirombhakdi

7 Praneetsilpa Vacharaphol

8 Isara Vongkusolkit

9 Vichai Maleenont

10 Anant Asavabhokin

11 Vanich Chaiyawan

12 Surang Prempree

13 Thongma Vijitpongpun

14 Somporn Juangroongruangkit

15 Boonchai Bencharongkul

16 Thaksin Shinawatra

17 Prayudh Mahagitsiri

18 Nantha Chinthammit

19 Aloke Lohia

20 William E. Heinecke

21 Nishita Shi

22 Sunsurn Jurangkool

23 Prapa & Wit Viriyaprapaikit

24 Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth

25 Chalerm Yoovidhya

26 Phornthep Phornprapha

27 Vichai Raksriaksorn

28 Kraisorn Chansiri

29 Niti Osathanugrah

30 Worawit Weeraborwornpong

31 Petch & Ratch Osathanugrah

32 Premchai Karnasuta

33 Anek Sithiprasasana

34 Nijaporn Charanachitta

35 Virot Thanalongkorn

36 Pongsak Viddayakorn

37 Paiboon Damrongchaitham

38 Porndee Lee-Issaranukul

39 Plew Trivisvavet

40 Vicha Poolvaraluck

The forbes site gives a quick overview of each person.

[jasreeve17]

Oops, I'll try to tidy it up. That's a bit better.

[mrtoad]

Which one is Heng?

[jasreeve17]

Which one is Heng?

I think he's linked into the Krit Ratanarak empire...

[EvilDrSomkid]

I don't see Prem. Or is he off lmits?

[jasreeve17]

I don't see Prem. Or is he off lmits?

There a quite a few people who seem to be off limits... (probably most of the top 10)

[RogerSterling1]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

[mrtoad]

The thing is that these lists can only be drawn up by the information that is available or allowed to be shown. Clearly there are people that are not on this list be it through the fact that it can't be shown, or it hasn't been declared. In the end it's only a list, and as there are a number of TV posters not on the list then - I don't think it's very accurate.

[CarlBkk]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

Yes, next to each name should also be a scale of "niceness", "humility" and "humbleness" with examples. Could be an interesting read.

[jasreeve17]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

If you type in Forbes Thailand richest to google, they have a brief overview of where each gains their wealth. Other than that it's googling the name...

A lot of these folks don't really want information being known about themselves.

[jasreeve17]

The thing is that these lists can only be drawn up by the information that is available or allowed to be shown. Clearly there are people that are not on this list be it through the fact that it can't be shown, or it hasn't been declared. In the end it's only a list, and as there are a number of TV posters not on the list then - I don't think it's very accurate.

Agreed.

[sinbin]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

You can be sure they will be of Chinese origin.

[sinbin]

A similar question got asked on 'Thailandqa.com' about 4 years ago. The question at that time was "name the 10 richest people in Thailand of Chinese origin" ? Having read in 'Forbes' who were, I replied to the question. I was banned for "borderline Les Majesty", so posters beware.

[Heng]

Which one is Heng?

Dropped out of the list after losing most of it in Baht-Rupiah speculation.

p.s. money means nothing if you aren't having fun on a day to day basis

[Scott]

Surely the top 10 are foreigners who can't get a visa and are threatening to leave Thailand and take their money with them and bring the country to it's knees.

[EvilDrSomkid]

Surely the top 10 are foreigners who can't get a visa and are threatening to leave Thailand and take their money with them and bring the country to it's knees.

[sassienie]

1.Peaceblondie

2 George

3 Chirathivat family

4 Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi

5 Krit Ratanarak

6 Chamnong Bhirombhakdi

7 Praneetsilpa Vacharaphol

8 Isara Vongkusolkit

9 Vichai Maleenont

10 Anant Asavabhokin

11 Vanich Chaiyawan

12 Surang Prempree

13 Thongma Vijitpongpun

14 Somporn Juangroongruangkit

15 Boonchai Bencharongkul

16 Thaksin Shinawatra

17 Prayudh Mahagitsiri

18 Nantha Chinthammit

19 Aloke Lohia

20 William E. Heinecke

21 Nishita Shi[/color]

22 Sunsurn Jurangkool

23 Prapa & Wit Viriyaprapaikit

24 Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth

25 Chalerm Yoovidhya

26 Phornthep Phornprapha

27 Vichai Raksriaksorn

28 Kraisorn Chansiri

29 Niti Osathanugrah

30 Worawit Weeraborwornpong

31 Petch & Ratch Osathanugrah

32 Premchai Karnasuta

33 Anek Sithiprasasana

34 Nijaporn Charanachitta

35 Virot Thanalongkorn

36 Pongsak Viddayakorn

37 Paiboon Damrongchaitham

38 Porndee Lee-Issaranukul

39 Plew Trivisvavet

40 Vicha Poolvaraluck

45000000: johnbgood

51000000: Kevinhunt

59000000: sassienie

[orly]

Surely the top 10 are foreigners who can't get a visa and are threatening to leave Thailand and take their money with them and bring the country to it's knees.

gawd forbid

[sokal]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

You can be sure they will be of Chinese origin.

I seen on Bloomberg that Chinese people are about 8% of the population but they control 80% of the wealth. I don't disagree with Thailands protectionist policies but why don't they apply them to the Chinese ?? Why sell out to the Chinese ?

[Heng]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

You can be sure they will be of Chinese origin.

I seen on Bloomberg that Chinese people are about 8% of the population but they control 80% of the wealth. I don't disagree with Thailands protectionist policies but why don't they apply them to the Chinese ?? Why sell out to the Chinese ?

Easy, because they become Thai first.

[caf]

A similar question got asked on 'Thailandqa.com' about 4 years ago. The question at that time was "name the 10 richest people in Thailand of Chinese origin" ? Having read in 'Forbes' who were, I replied to the question. I was banned for "borderline Les Majesty", so posters beware.

The least said about Thailandqa the better.

Comments are not allowed if they are different from the schoolmaster

"You disagree with me?. Go to the back of the class, boy "

Take a look. The main posts are from a guy in the UK regurgitating news snippets from certain Thai papers. Hardly a forum for discussion.

[jasreeve17]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

You can be sure they will be of Chinese origin.

I seen on Bloomberg that Chinese people are about 8% of the population but they control 80% of the wealth. I don't disagree with Thailands protectionist policies but why don't they apply them to the Chinese ?? Why sell out to the Chinese ?

Easy, because they become Thai first.

And then press for protectionist policies...

[Heng]

And then press for protectionist policies...

Ever been to a pro NFL or MLB game? Almost in every single game I've been to, no matter what the city, there are plenty of 'not in our house!' signs. Same concept. Do you have a lock on your front door? Do you welcome people parking in your driveway (pretend that your assigned parking space at your condo is a driveway for this example)? Same thing. Everyone protects their interests, it's just in this case, the whole country (and many countries in the region) is 'our house.'

[DP25]

Any links to the backgrounds of these people?

You can be sure they will be of Chinese origin.

One of them is of caucasian origin, think there is Indian too

[jasreeve17]

Heng: No, I have not been to one of those games; once went to Staples stadium for a game (yes, it was a box at the top; in the good old days when I had enough money to follow the capitalist mantra ).

It appears ironic to some, but perhaps not to a Chinese / Thai landlord come sweatshop owner come tuktuk mafiosi, that the song for Thai nationalism and protectionalism is sung loudest by folks whose grandparents didn't speak Thai...

[Heng]

It appears ironic to some, but perhaps not to a Chinese / Thai landlord come sweatshop owner come tuktuk mafiosi, that the song for Thai nationalism and protectionalism is sung loudest by folks whose grandparents didn't speak Thai...

I'll take comfortable irony over apparent mediocrity any day.

And in the end, what can it be other than better karma... and likely God's will as well?

[jasreeve17]

It appears ironic to some, but perhaps not to a Chinese / Thai landlord come sweatshop owner come tuktuk mafiosi, that the song for Thai nationalism and protectionalism is sung loudest by folks whose grandparents didn't speak Thai...

I'll take comfortable irony over apparent mediocrity any day.

And in the end, what can it be other than better karma... and likely God's will as well?

Heng, I find that insulting! My mediocrity is more than just apparent.

[optimistvik]

oh my god...

[Heng]

It appears ironic to some, but perhaps not to a Chinese / Thai landlord come sweatshop owner come tuktuk mafiosi, that the song for Thai nationalism and protectionalism is sung loudest by folks whose grandparents didn't speak Thai...

I'll take comfortable irony over apparent mediocrity any day.

And in the end, what can it be other than better karma... and likely God's will as well?

I find that insulting, Heng! My mediocracy is more than just apparent.

Actually I bet our comfort levels aren't so far apart. If you can just get over whatever the minor (especially the part where you realize there's nothing you can do about it) perceived differences are, you'll be fine.

[jasreeve17]

I'm thinking about moving to your area to sully the neighbourhood. I might even buy myself a Jaguar to sully in style - do you have a foodland and / or villa close to home?

As soon as the missus' skin creams start working we'll fit in just fine...