(Photo: Bangkok Post)Red Bull co-owner Chalerm Yoovidhya heads Thailand's richest family according to the latest Forbes list, surpassing the Chearavanont brothers - but the combined wealth of Thailand's 50 richest fell by 15%. It said Red Bull's revenue exceeded $11 billion (405.5 billion baht) last year with global sales of more than 12 billion bottles and cans. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi of Thai Beverage remains in third position, with estimated wealth of $10 billion (368.6 billion baht), down $3.6 billion (132.7 billion baht) from last year. The Chirathivat family retains fourth spot with $9.9 billion (364.9 billion baht), down 20% from $12.4 billion (457.1 billion baht) last year. Energy-and-telecom tycoon Sarath Ratanavadi retains fifth position with $9.2 billion (339.1 billion baht), down from $11.3 billion (416.5 billion baht).

Source: Forbes July 03, 2024 11:55 UTC