voyager1970 » 19 июл 2006, 09:30
в смисле скопировать? попробую.1. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi
$3.2 billion
62
Married
5 children
Son of a fried-mussel-pancake street vendor in Bangkok, Charoen made his fortune in whiskey and beer. Took his Thai Beverage public in Singapore in May after protests against alcohol derailed a Thai listing last year. Now going abroad: His Chang Beer is official sponsor of Liverpool's Everton soccer club. Also has collection of hotels including the Plaza Athénée in New York City and Bangkok.
2. Chaleo Yoovidhya
$2.7 billion
74
Married
5 children
Created the formula that later became immensely popular energy drink Red Bull; owns 49% share of the $2.6 billion (sales) company. Also owns $150 million (sales) TC Pharmaceuticals, which makes energy drinks for Thai market, and a stake in Piyavate Hospital, a private hospital chain that caters especially to foreign patients.
3. Dhanin Chearavanont
$2.3 billion
67
Married
5 children
Youngest of four brothers, Dhanin was 25 when he took over family's small seed shop. Transformed it into one of world's largest suppliers of animal feed. Successfully branched into retail, telecom and other businesses. Big investor in China.
4. Thaksin Shinawatra & family
$2.2 billion
56
Married
3 children
Embattled prime minister faced firestorm of criticism for January tax-free sale of his family's 49.6% stake in telecom giant Shin Corp. to Singaporean investors. Protests ensued, forcing Thaksin to dissolve parliament and call snap elections for April. Although his Thai Rak Thai party won a majority of votes, he announced plans to step down after an audience with revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Currently serving as caretaker prime minister. Reportedly fears a new government may seize his assets.
5. Vanchai Chirathivat & family
$1.2 billion
79
Became leader of Chirathivat family after death of older brother, Samrit, who took over from father, Tiang. Now chairs family's Central Group, one of Thailand's largest private corporations, with interests in real estate, hotels and resorts. Its dominant business is $1.7 billion (sales) Central Retail Corp., the nation's biggest retailer with the top department store and supermarket brands. Launched one of country's first REITs last year, the CPN Growth Fund, composed of its retail properties. At least half a dozen family members work at Central; as many as 45 relatives share fortune.
6. Sunthorn Vongkusolkit & family
$860 million
68
Married
3 children
How sweet: family's privately held Mitr Phol Sugar Corp., Thailand's largest producer and exporter of sugar, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Company also has investment in biomass power business and plans to operate two bioethanol fuel plants. The family, headed by Sunthorn, son of Mitr Phol's late founder, has separate investment in coal producer Banpu.
7. Krit Ratanarak & family
$660 million
58
Late father, Chuan, began buying up lighters that ferried cargo from anchored ships to shore after World War II. Eventually gained significant stakes in the Bank of Ayudhya and Siam City Cement. Fortune peaked at $1 billion in 1994, the year after Chuan died and son Krit took over as family head.
8. Bhirombhakdi family
$500 million
Beer is a family affair for Bhirombhakdi relatives. The late Phraya Bhirombhakdi founded Boon Rawd Brewery 1933. Today two of his sons sit on company's board, as do three grandsons. Together they own most of company, which is best known for its Singha beer. Also sells water and ready-to-drink green tea.
. Vichai Maleenont
$475 million
85
Married
Chairman of publicly traded BEC World media group, which includes TV station, radio broadcasting, Internet sites and video rental company CVD. Several members of Maleenont clan work at the companies.
10. Somporn Juangroongruangkit
$420 million
55
Widow
5 children
Widow of Pattana, whose father founded one of Thailand's largest auto parts groups, Thai Summit, in 1977. Somporn took reins after Pattana's death in 2002 and remains group's president, overseeing more than a dozen companies. Her brother-in-law, Pattana's brother, Sunsurn Jurangkool, is president of auto parts outfit Summit Group (see No. 39).
11. Praneetsilpa Vacharaphol & family
$375 million
75
Widow
Widow of late Kamphol, who founded newspaper business in 1926. Thai Rath eventually became Thailand's leading daily. A decade after his death, the still privately held newspaper, run by son, Saravut, and daughter, Yinglak, continues to thrive.
12. Prayudh Mahagitsiri & family
$365 million
61
Married
3 children
Best known as deputy chief of Thaksin Shinawatra's Thai Rak Thai party. He and his family have big stake in Thainox, Thailand's only manufacturer and distributor of premium stainless steel, which listed in 2004. Claims to operate one of the most advanced stainless steel plants in Southeast Asia.
13. Anant Asavabhokin
$360 million
57
3 children
Chief executive of Land & Houses, Thailand's leading housing developer. Also its biggest shareholder with 23% stake. New projects include condominiums to be sold fully decorated. Company's roots date back to a small housing project developed by Anant's mother (see No. 35).
14. Vanich Chaiyawan & family
$300 million
74
Married
6 children
Head and major owner of privately held Thai Life, founded in 1942. Has run the group since 1970. Company's slogan is "A Thai company for the Thai people."
15. Chamroon Chinthammit
$285 million
56
Married
4 children
Head of Khon Kaen Sugar firm, the first sugar company listed on the Thai stock exchange. His family, which holds a large stake, has been in the sugar business since 1945. Chamroon took reins in 1996.
16. William Heinecke
$280 million
57
Married
2 children
Son of an American who worked for Voice of America in Bangkok. Heinecke started his business in Thailand while still a teenager, naming it Minor in a nod to his young age. Has since built two large publicly traded companies under Minor brand, one in the hotel and food business, and the other a distributor of international brands. Originally a U.S. citizen, Heinecke became a Thai citizen in 1992.
17. Chatri Sophonpanich & family
$265 million
72
Married
Chairs Bangkok Bank, Thailand's largest, which was founded by his father, Chin. Chatri's son Chartsiri is the bank's president. Family also has interests in real estate, insurance and health care.
18. Thongma Vijtpongpun
$255 million
49
Spent six years working as a site and project engineer in construction firms before starting his own outfit, Preuksa Real Estate, in 1987. Took the group public last year, catapulting Thongma from relative obscurity and transforming Preuksa into one of Thailand's biggest listed property groups.
19. Boonchai Bencharongkul & family
$245 million
52
Married
3 children
One of the pioneers of Thailand's telecom industry cashed out last year. Boonchai, his brother and sister sold their 40% stake in listed telecom operator United Communications for $225 million to Norwegian telecom Telenor, which already held 25% stake. In a complicated transaction, Boonchai held on to a 4% indirect stake in the firm he founded through a Telenor-controlled holding company.
20. Phornthep Phornprapha & family
$225 million
58
Married
3 children
Heads Siam Motors group, which is involved in assembling, distributing and manufacturing cars, auto parts and forklifts. Family also runs SP International, which has a deal with Suzuki (other-otc: SZKMF.PK - news - people ) to sell motorcycles in Thailand. Company's roots go back to 1952, when his father, Thavorn, started trading and selling used vehicles.
21. Kasem Narongdej & family
$200 million
70
Married
Chairs privately held KPN group, which has 13 subsidiaries involved in trading, condominium development and logistics. Its crown jewel is KPN Automotive, which went public last year; Narongdej and his family still hold on to the majority stake. Three other family members sit on KPN's executive board, including the company's vice chairman.
22. Surat Osathanugrah & family
$175 million
Chairs privately held Osotspa, a diversified drinks company that traces its roots to a medicine used to treat dysentery in 1900. Began selling an energy drink called M-150 in 1985. Three years ago launched a special beverage to treat hangovers called Hang; recently introduced low-calorie energy drink Shark Lite. Osathanugrah is the founder of Bangkok University and was Minister of Commerce in 1985.
23. Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth
$170 million
72
Married
4 children
Former doctor, started Thailand's first charter airline, Sahakol Air, in 1968 during the Vietnam War era. Out of that grew privately held Bangkok Airways, which now flies to 19 destinations in Asia. Also has a stake in the listed Bangkok Dusit Medical chain of hospitals.
24. Vichai Raksriaksorn
$165 million
50
Married
4 children
Chairman and chief executive of King Power Foundation, the largest duty-free operator in the country, with 72 shops in all Thai airports. Should get boost when it moves into Bangkok's soon-to-open Suvarnabhumi airport.
25. Kraisorn Chansiri & family
$160 million
71
3 children
Family runs and is largest shareholder in Thai Union Frozen, a leading producer of canned tuna and other fish products. Also owns Chicken of the Sea, the third-largest canned tuna brand in the U.S.
26. Vicha Poolvaraluck $155 million
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