25 Thai tycoons among the world’s wealthiest
Forbes has released its annual World’s Billionaires List 2025, featuring 3,028 individuals with a net worth of at least $1 billion. Their combined wealth stands at $16.1 trillion (approximately 550 trillion baht), marking an increase of nearly $2 trillion from the previous year.
Among them are 25 Thai billionaires, one fewer than last year. However, their total wealth has grown, with only a few experiencing a decline, mirroring global trends.
Thailand’s Top 10 Billionaires in 2025
1. Dhanin Chearavanont (Charoen Pokphand Group)
$15.2 billion (Rank 141 globally)
2. Sarath Ratanavadi (Gulf Energy Development)
$12.9 billion (Rank 184 globally)
3. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi (Thai Beverage)
$11.7 billion (Rank 210 globally)
4. Sumet Chearavanont (Charoen Pokphand Group)
$6.4 billion (Rank 540 globally)
5. Charan Chearavanont (Charoen Pokphand Group)
$6.3 billion (Rank 551 globally)
6. Vanich Chaiyawan (Thai Life Insurance)
$4.6 billion (Rank 789 globally)
7. Dr Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth (Bangkok Dusit Medical Services & Bangkok Airways)
$4 billion (Rank 902 globally)
8. Somurai Jarupanich (Charoen Pokphand Group)
$3.5 billion (Rank 1,045 globally)
9. Sathien Sathientham (Carabao Group)
$2.6 billion (Rank 1,408 globally)
10. Prayudh Mahagitsiri (Nescafe, Thoresen Thai Agencies)
$2.5 billion (Rank 1,462 globally)
Beyond the top 10, 15 more Thai billionaires made the list, including former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who ranks 15th in Thailand and 1,688th globally, with a net worth of $2.1 billion.
