As of June 2026, the richest person in Thailand is Sarath Ratanavadi with an estimated net worth of $16.3B (Energy). Thailand has 21 billionaire(s) on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires list; the full ranking is below and updates automatically.
Key takeaways
- Richest in Thailand: Sarath Ratanavadi — $16.3B.
- Thailand has 21 Forbes billionaire(s), worth $86.0B combined.
- Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires, auto-updated June 2026.
Top 21 Richest People in Thailand 2026 — full list
| # | Name | Net worth | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarath Ratanavadi | $16.3B | Energy |
| 2 | Dhanin Chearavanont | $16.1B | Diversified |
| 3 | Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi & family | $11.5B | Beverage, Real Estate |
| 4 | Sumet Jiaravanon | $6.2B | Diversified |
| 5 | Jaran Chiaravanont | $6.2B | Diversified |
| 6 | Somurai Jaruphnit | $4.0B | Diversified |
| 7 | Sathien Sathientham | $2.8B | Energy drinks |
| 8 | Wichai Thongtang | $2.2B | Healthcare, Investments |
| 9 | Phongthep Chiaravanont | $2.1B | Diversified |
| 10 | Manas Chiaravanond | $2.0B | Diversified |
| 11 | Somsri Lamsam | $2.0B | Diversified |
| 12 | Prathip Chiravanond | $2.0B | Diversified |
| 13 | Thaksin Shinawatra | $1.8B | Investments |
| 14 | Harald Link | $1.7B | Diversified |
| 15 | Winai Teawsomboonkij | $1.5B | Food |
| 16 | Surin Upatkoon | $1.5B | Telecom, lotteries, insurance |
| 17 | Daonapa Patcharachai | $1.5B | Motorcycle loans |
| 18 | William Heinecke | $1.4B | Hotels |
| 19 | Nutchamai Thanombooncharoen | $1.1B | Energy drinks |
| 20 | Prayudh Mahagitsiri | $1.1B | Coffee, shipping |
| 21 | Niti Osathanugrah | $1.0B | Energy drinks,investments |
Source: Forbes Real-Time Billionaires — auto-updated June 2026. Net worth changes daily; verify before citing.
How this ranking works
This list shows every Thailand citizen on Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires feed, ranked by net worth. Forbes re-estimates each fortune as markets move; private-company stakes are estimates, so figures vary by day. Last updated June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the richest person in Thailand?
Sarath Ratanavadi — $16.3B (Forbes, June 2026).
How many billionaires does Thailand have?
21 on Forbes' current real-time list.
