Chalerm Yoovidhya
Thai businessman (born 1950)
Chalerm Yoovidhya | |
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| Born | September 1950 (age 73) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Daranee Yoovidhya |
| Children | 3, including Vorayuth Yoovidhya |
| Parent | Chaleo Yoovidhya |
Chalerm Yoovidhya born 1950 is a Thai billionaire businessman and co-owner of Red Bull GmbH. As of 2020[update], Forbes estimates his net worth at US$33.4 billion.[1]
Early life
Chalerm Yoovidhya is the eldest son of Chaleo Yoovidhya, the originator of Krating Daeng and co-creator of the Red Bull brands of energy drinks.[2] His brother Saravoot Yoovidhya runs Red Bull in Thailand, and is a main board director of Kasikorn Bank.[2]
Personal life
Chalerm is married to Daranee Yoovidhya, with three children, and lives in Bangkok, Thailand.[2][3] Their children are Varangkana Kritakara, Varit and Vorayuth Yoovidhya.[3]
Chalerm and his wife have both been mentioned in connection with the Panama Papers, owning five multi-million-dollar properties in London, via Karnforth Investments which is incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.[4] Their holdings in Red Bull are owned through a complex web of British Virgin Islands companies including Karnforth, Jerrard Company Ltd., and JK Fly. Mossack Fonseca's auditors raised concerns about the arrangements in 2010 and 2013.[4]
See also
- Death of Wichian Klanprasert, a case in which Chalerm's fugitive son Vorayuth was sought by Interpol
References
- ^ Thaitrakulpanich, Asaree (3 April 2020). "Thailand's 50 Richest Less Rich due to Pandemic, But Still Pretty Rich". Khaosod English. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Chalerm Yoovidhya". Forbes. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- ^ a b "Daranee Yoovidhya Profile". Thailand Tatler. Retrieved 2 April 2017.
- ^ a b "How the super-rich Thai family that co-founded Red Bull conceals its wealth, using offshore companies". South China Morning Post. AP. 17 August 2017. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
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Red Bull GmbH
- Red Bull
- Red Bull Simply Cola
- Carpe Diem
- Krating Daeng
- Dietrich Mateschitz
- Chaleo Yoovidhya
- Chalerm Yoovidhya
- Mark Mateschitz
- Crashed Ice
- Dolomitenmann
- Red Bull Air Race World Championship
- Red Bull Art of Motion
- Red Bull BC One
- Red Bull Big Wave Africa
- Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series
- Red Bull Drifting World Championship
- Red Bull Flugtag
- Frozen Rush
- Red Bull Global Rallycross
- Beach Volleyball Major Series
- Red Bull Illume
- Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup
- Red Bull Music Academy
- Red Bull Paper Wings
- Red Bull Rampage
- Red Bull Road Rage
- Red Bull Romaniacs Hard Enduro Rallye
- Red Bull Stratos
- Red Bull Trolley Grand Prix
- Red Bull X-Alps
- Red Bull X-Fighters
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- Red Bull Arena (Leipzig)
- Red Bull Arena (New Jersey)
- Red Bull Arena (Salzburg)
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