SINGAPORE (July 8, 2021) –Tycoons on the 2021 Forbes list of Thailand’s 50 richest added nearly US$28 billion to their combined wealth despite Covid-19’s impact on the tourism-dependent economy. That jump helped boost the combined wealth of the country’s 50 richest by more than 20% to $160 billion. The complete list can be found here as well as in the July issue of Forbes Asia and the August issue of Forbes Thailand. Forbes Asia Forbes AsiaThe ranking of the top five on the list, whose net worth gains made up nearly half of the total increase, remains unchanged. He added $4.3 billion to his wealth and holds onto his position as the second richest.

Source: Forbes July 08, 2021 00:56 UTC