1. Dhanin Chearavanont
With assets of 19.1 USD (according to Forbes updated March 4, 2026), Dhanin Chearavanont is is the richest person in Thailand today. In the global ethnic rankings, he ranks 134th.
Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont holds the position of Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group - one of the largest animal feed and asset production enterprises in the world.
2. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and family
Owning 11.5 billion USD, Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and the second family in the list of the richest people in Thailand. On a global scale, he ranks 263rd in the ranking of the richest people in the world.
He is the manager of Thai Beverage - the largest manufacturer and distributor of goods sold in Thailand by revenue, famous for the Chang beer brand.
3. Jaran Chiaravanont
Mr. Jaran Chiaravanont currently has assets of 6.9 billion USD, ranking 573rd in Forbes' list of world billionaires. In Thailand, Jaran Chiaravanont is the 3rd richest person.
He is the eldest of four brothers in the family behind Charoen Pokphand Group.
4. Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth
With 3.7 billion USD, Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth ranks fourth in the list of the richest people in Thailand.
On Forbes' global wealth ranking, Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth ranked 1st 140.
Originating as a medical doctor, he co-founded Bangkok Dusit Medical Services in 1972 – the operator of Thailand's largest private hospital system.
5. Phongthep Chiaravanont
Phongthep Chiaravanont owns $2.3 billion USD, ranking fifth in the ranking of the richest people in Thailand. In the world, he is 1st 791st in the list of billionaires.
He is a cousin of Dhanin Chiaravanont and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Charoen Pokphand Foods.
This list reflects the asset structure of Thailand's super-rich, focusing on core sectors such as agriculture – food, beverages and healthcare, industries with stable cash flow and controlling domestic market share. The fact that family corporations maintain high positions in the global technology rankings allows for long-term energy accumulation, the ability to expand value chains and the level of deep penetration of Thai businesses into regional and international markets.
