Chalerm Yoovidhya
Chalerm Yoovidhya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 Thailand |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-proprietor of Red Bull GmbH |
| Spouse | Daranee Yoovidhya |
| Children | Varangkana Kritakara, Varit Yoovidhya, Vorayuth Yoovidhya |
Chalerm Yoovidhya (born 1950) is a prominent Thai billionaire entrepreneur and a co-proprietor of Red Bull GmbH. According to Forbes in 2024, his family's wealth is valued at approximately US$36 billion, ranking them as the richest in Thailand.
Early life
As the firstborn of Chaleo Yoovidhya, the originator of Krating Daeng and a co-founder of the Red Bull energy drink brand, Chalerm inherited a significant legacy.[1] His sibling, Saravoot Yoovidhya, oversees Red Bull's operations within Thailand and holds a key position on the board of directors at Kasikorn Bank.[1]
Personal life
Chalerm is wedded to Daranee Yoovidhya, and together they have three children. The family resides in Bangkok, Thailand.[1][2] Their offspring include Varangkana Kritakara, Varit, and Vorayuth Yoovidhya.[2]
Both Chalerm and Daranee have been associated with the Panama Papers revelations due to their ownership of five luxury London properties through Karnforth Investments, a company registered in the British Virgin Islands.[3] The family's stake in Red Bull is managed via an intricate structure involving several British Virgin Islands entities such as Karnforth, Jerrard Company Ltd., and JK Fly. Notably, auditors from Mossack Fonseca raised concerns about these corporate arrangements during 2010 and 2013.[3]
See also
- Death of Wichian Klanprasert, a case linked to Chalerm's son Vorayuth, who is wanted by Interpol