webfact Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Two Thai families make it to Forbes’ list of ‘Richest Families in Asia' By Coconuts Bangkok The Chirathivat family. Photo: Rabbitstatic BANGKOK: -- Yesterday, Forbes Asia released their latest list of the 50 richest families in Asia for 2016. Two Thai families, Chearavanont and Chirathivat, were named among them. Combined, the 50 families hold a jaw-dropping USD519 billion (THB18,289 billion). At the top of the list is the same family that held the position last year. The Samsung founders, a South Korean family that goes by the name of Lee, boasts a fortune of THB1,043 billion. Last year, they only had a paltry THB937.38 billion. Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/11/11/two-thai-families-make-it-forbes-richest-family-asia-list -- © Copyright Coconuts Bangkok 2016-11-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 An all male family.. Interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doremifasol Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Which one is the Mom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolkarl Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) I have never heard of very wealthy Thais donating their fortune for the good of mankind or even their own country. Unlike Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many other very wealthy people from western countries who have essentially donated all their wealth for various causes. Edited November 11, 2016 by koolkarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, koolkarl said: I have never heard of very wealthy Thais donating their fortune for the good of mankind or even their own country. Unlike Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many other very wealthy people from western countries. I've never heard of you before either, is that meaningful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, webfact said: Last year, they only had a paltry THB937.38 billion. I can understand why. When you produce a phone that catches fire and need to recall thousands of wash machines something is definitely wrong in your R & D department. Maybe increased pressure on parts manufacturers for your products (the outsourcers) like make a better product for less money finally made them crack and they said the unmentionable F word and decided to stick it to you. It happened to General Motors years ago and their recalls went through the roof. Welcome to the world of cheapness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I see a farang, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 What the Singha corporation family no mention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Not even worth commenting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook23 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, doremifasol said: Which one is the Mom? The bald farlang! His husband is the moustached handsuuuuuuum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 CP find least irritating. They still humbly sell chicken around the corner all over Asia, sometimes out front of their offices in Cambodia and China. They wheel the carts out at night and start frying. The rest are pretty horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook23 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 56 minutes ago, koolkarl said: I have never heard of very wealthy Thais donating their fortune for the good of mankind or even their own country. Unlike Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many other very wealthy people from western countries who have essentially donated all their wealth for various causes. The ones you quote are american and we all know americans love attention and ego flattering... there are plenty of good samaritans doing philanthropy anonymously... ah. Americans... highfiving. Loud. Needing so much attention all the time... a bit like their president. 55555555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 1 hour ago, elgordo38 said: I can understand why. When you produce a phone that catches fire and need to recall thousands of wash machines something is definitely wrong in your R & D department. Maybe increased pressure on parts manufacturers for your products (the outsourcers) like make a better product for less money finally made them crack and they said the unmentionable F word and decided to stick it to you. It happened to General Motors years ago and their recalls went through the roof. Welcome to the world of cheapness. Welcome to the world of cheapness. Or, as a well-off friend of mine once said: "I am not rich enough to buy cheap stuff!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdgbb Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 2 hours ago, koolkarl said: I have never heard of very wealthy Thais donating their fortune for the good of mankind or even their own country. Unlike Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many other very wealthy people from western countries who have essentially donated all their wealth for various causes. There's no reason that should you have heard if they do or not, just because a small handful of even richer Americans shout about it. And why should they, are you leaving denying your family any inheritance there may be by giving all you have away? I bet you're not and it doesn't matter whether you're a billionaire or not, the principal is the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Not all Americans are loud and boisterous. As far as who is President that is America's business. I resent people stereotyping every person of a country based upon a limited umber of contacts or what one reads in the press. I am an American and criticize my own countrymen when they need it but you don't know every American - so I suggest you may want to reevaluate your prejudices. Your post is offensive but I have no resentment against your country or persons of your nationality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, Thaidream said: Not all Americans are loud and boisterous. As far as who is President that is America's business. I resent people stereotyping every person of a country based upon a limited umber of contacts or what one reads in the press. I am an American and criticize my own countrymen when they need it but you don't know every American - so I suggest you may want to reevaluate your prejudices. Your post is offensive but I have no resentment against your country or persons of your nationality. As far as who is the American President is the world's business!! The election of Trump has already greatly impacted on the world's economy, and if he lives up to his electioneering promises, he may well start a trade war, a recession or even nuclear war. America has been leader of the free world for far too long for one bigoted isolationist to turn it all off without huge consequences! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berybert Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 4 hours ago, koolkarl said: I have never heard of very wealthy Thais donating their fortune for the good of mankind or even their own country. Unlike Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many other very wealthy people from western countries who have essentially donated all their wealth for various causes. All those people you mention do their best to avoid paying taxes. Nothing special about any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaidream Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) My post was directed at stereotyping of Americans as all the same. Who we vote for is our business and we will not be lectured by others who have no vote in American elections on who we should vote for.. Now regarding your comments on President Elect Trump. I did not vote for him but your fears are over blown. In fact, the stock markets are reacting favorably to his agenda. The fact is that Europe and Asia have all gotten a free ride off America providing security so their economies can expand while my fellow Americans are losing their jobs . Trump is asking for fair play and for other countries that want American security protection to start paying their fair share and increasing their own military expenditures. You will find that he won't be starting any wars but he will not allow countries to harbor terrorists and invite them into America. Europe is a ticking time bomb because a variety of governments to include German, France and the UK have allowed unfettered Immigration and asylum. Why do you think the British have opted out of the EU. The Brits are as irritated as the Americans. I didn't vote for Trump but I want to give him a chance . If he doesn't produce he will get voted out. It's call Democracy. Edited November 11, 2016 by Thaidream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koolkarl Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 On 11/11/2016 at 2:42 PM, chiang mai said: I've never heard of you before either, is that meaningful! What is the relevance of your comment to this topic? Did you graduate from high school in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 Why is it that the richest thais are always half Chinese?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 2 hours ago, A1Str8 said: Why is it that the richest thais are always half Chinese?? Because foreigners are not allowed a greater than 49% interest in anything Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Gravy Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 I would have thought there was an even richer family but nobody can say who. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1Str8 Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 29 minutes ago, Denim said: Because foreigners are not allowed a greater than 49% interest in anything Thai. What does that have to do with them being half Chinese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 'Thai families', hmm? By the ID-card and passport no doubt, but... pure Chinese for all the rest, and only concerned about true, real Thais for milking them one way or, and/or, another? Despicable bunch of (very clever and organised) vampires, IMO. Though, as those Chinese parasites seem to be everywhere nowadays, great efforts are made to banalise their presence, and abuses. And I don't think it's going to change any time soon, even when the popular masses in P.R.(what's in a name!?) China will, endly, succeed breaking through the pseudo-communist grip to fight for their rights... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 'At the origin of every large fortune there is, at least, one small dishonesty' I've been taught when I was quite young. With my father, and grand'father's extensive general culture, I have been learning what was behind the wealth of many families which 'wowed' me with their wealth as a teenager in the materialistic world I was born in... Who am I, yes, of course, no doubt... But look at what has happened to some of the-Great-of-this World, just to name one close to most of us: to the theory of 'sufficiency economy' created by the, alas late, King of Thailand, H.M. Bhumibol, it is visionary, it has everything in itself to bring happiness, health and progress to the masses, to create and maintain sustainable activities for/by the, extended, human population, while respecting nature and the planet which has to carry all of us, you name it, ...and still, what has become of it!? IMHO, shot, in the egg, not given the slightest chance, even in His own Thailand, ...because of greed, yes, money and power, power and money, the only 'principles' ruling over today's World, largely thanks to the all-mighty (ultra-)capitalism 'our' American 'friends' have spread over the whole planet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangrak Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 On 11-11-2016 at 3:37 PM, yellowboat said: CP find least irritating. They still humbly sell chicken around the corner all over Asia, sometimes out front of their offices in Cambodia and China. They wheel the carts out at night and start frying. The rest are pretty horrible. Sorry 'yellowboat', but when you seriously mean what you wrote, you're an ...egg. As, can we consider you never heard of the, strangling' monopolistic position of the CP group in sectors of national importance in Thailand(*): Tesco, 7-Eleven, Makro: CP; eggs, chicken, pork: CP; livestock and poultry, eggs: CP; animal feeders: CP; corn, wheat, rice, ...: CP; etc. Mind you, there is an anti-monopolistic institution in Thailand, for some years now, was (very carefully and at a safe distance), a bit, 'busy' with a few 'possible' cases, but, till today, never, ever came up with any in-depth 'investigation', nor, in all logic(?) to a single one formal 'complaint' against any company/group/concern... ...While in the economy of modern countries it is a general, common sense, principle to take measures against any 'construction' considered to possibly acquire a 'dominant position' of 20%, or above, of marketshare... Go figure... (* not speaking of the, more recent, 'efforts' of CP in a same direction in neighbouring countries) All IMO, of course, ...and as farang mai rhu luang... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 11/11/2016 at 2:39 PM, koolkarl said: I have never heard of very wealthy Thais donating their fortune for the good of mankind or even their own country. Unlike Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett and many other very wealthy people from western countries who have essentially donated all their wealth for various causes. I personally know one of the family members from the Chirathivat family, they are very generous and hard working people who built their fortune from ground up and did not rely on the government or having a monopoly. Perhaps they are not as generous as Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg who are worth how many times more? Nonetheless it doesn't make them less of a person. They run a lot of charity events and offer their venues (Central World) free for use for a good causes. The Giving Pledge you are referring to, many don't donate all of their wealth, people don't say how much they will pledge, but its at least half of their wealth. Its only a pledge, but donors still do whatever and donate however they want, its not regulated in anyway. Not trying to discredit the foundation, they are still doing a great thing trying to get billionaires to donate more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 11/11/2016 at 1:25 PM, kotsak said: An all male family.. Interesting An all white family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLang Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 On 11/11/2016 at 3:06 PM, Deli said: I see a farang, though... I'm guessing that the Forbes representative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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