The Forbes annual survey reported a record global total of 2,781 billionaires, with 26 being Thais. CP patriarch Dhanin Chearavanont topped the local table with a net worth of $12.5 billion, followed by other familiar names such as Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi and Sarath Ratanavadi.
- The number of global billionaires has reached a record high of 2,781, with a total wealth of $14.2 trillion, reflecting a significant increase from previous years despite global economic challenges.
- Thai billionaires, including CP patriarch Dhanin Chearavanont, are among the top names on the list, with Dhanin’s net worth estimated at $12.5 billion, making him the highest-ranked Thai billionaire at 159th globally.
- The wealth of the billionaires on the list continues to grow, with notable figures like Bernard Arnault, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos leading the global table, and even celebrities like Taylor Swift joining the billionaire club.
The total wealth of the billionaires reached $14.2 trillion, marking a significant increase from previous years. Global leaders in wealth included Bernard Arnault, Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, with Taylor Swift also joining the billionaire club. The calculations were based on stock prices and exchange rates as of March 8, and Forbes provides real-time updates on net worth.
