Vichai Srivaddhanaprabh, the popular late owner of Leicester City, also dreamt of success on the race track and on Saturday Bangkok tears could flow if he wins English racing's blue riband of the turf the Epsom Derby.

THAILAND is well placed to establish itself as the main centre for corporate capital raising in the Asean region, thanks to the country’s economic potential, market liquidity and supportive financial regulations, said the founder of an advisory group with connections across the region.