Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Biography: Wife, Net Worth, Age, Wiki, Instagram, Height, Siblings

Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was a Thai billionaire businessman best known as the founder, owner, and chairman of King Power, a duty-free retail company.

He became the owner of Premier League club Leicester City in 2010 and oversaw its remarkable success, including winning the 2015-2016 Premier League title.

Tragically, he died in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018.

Profile

• Full Name: Vichai Raksriaksorn
• Stage Name: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
• Born: April 4, 1958
• Death date: October 27, 2018
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
• Nationality: Thai
• Occupation: Thai billionaire businessman and the founder
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Wiwat Raksriaksorn and Paparsorn Raksriaksorn
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Aimon Srivaddhanaprabha (m. ?–2018)
• Children: Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, Voramas Srivaddhanaprabha ,Aroonroong Srivaddhanaprabha
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: of$5 billion

Early Life And Education

Vichai Raksriaksorn was born on April 4, 1958, in Bangkok, Thailand, to Wiwat and Paparsorn Raksriaksorn.

While details about his siblings are unclear, it is believed that he grew up with them. Vichai attended Ramkhamhaeng University, where he received his early education, which helped shape his path as a successful businessman and philanthropist.

His academic background at Ramkhamhaeng University provided the foundation for his later achievements in business, particularly in the duty-free retail industry, through his company, King Power. He is of Thai Chinese ethnicity, and he practices Buddhism.

Career

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was the founder and CEO of King Power, a prominent operator of duty-free shops in Thailand.

Under his leadership, King Power gained significant recognition, and in December 2009, the company received a royal warrant from King Bhumibol of Thailand.

By 2018, according to Forbes, Vichai was ranked as the 5th richest person in Thailand, with an estimated net worth of $4.9 billion.

Vichai’s interest in football began after watching the 1997 League Cup final between Leicester City and Middlesbrough. In 2010, his consortium, Asia Football Investments, purchased the English football club Leicester City.

Vichai became the club’s chairman in 2011, with his son Aiyawatt taking the role of vice chairman. Under his ownership, Leicester City achieved historic success, including winning the 2015-2016 Premier League title against all odds.

As a gesture of appreciation for the team’s championship victory, Vichai gifted each of the 19 players a BMW i8 worth £100,000.

The club’s stadium was also renamed King Power Stadium in 2011 in honour of his company’s sponsorship. Vichai’s dedication to Leicester City earned him admiration, particularly for his role in transforming the club into one of England’s top teams during his tenure.

Outside of football, Vichai was an avid polo player and owned the VR Polo Club in Bangkok. He also served as the president of the Ham Polo Club in London from 2008 to 2012.

His sons, Apichet and Aiyawatt, were active in polo, with Aiyawatt leading the Thai national team to a silver medal at the 2017 Southeast Asian Games. 2017, Vichai expanded his football interests by purchasing OH Leuven, a Belgian club.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @vichaisrivaddhanaprabha

Personal Life

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Thai billionaire businessman, founder, owner, and chairman of King Power, was married to Aimon Srivaddhanaprabha.

The couple had four children: Voramas, Apichet, Aroonroong, and Aiyawatt, who played key roles in the family business and continued Vichai’s legacy.

Net Worth

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s estimated net worth was $5 billion, making him one of Thailand’s wealthiest individuals.

He founded King Power, a leading duty-free retailer, which played a major role in his financial success.

Vichai also gained global recognition through his ownership of Leicester City Football Club, which he acquired in 2010.