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Nishita, the third-generation successor of an Indian entrepreneur who expanded business operations into Thailand, ranked as the 32nd wealthiest individual in Thailand in 2018. Nishita, the eldest daughter, manages a diverse business portfolio ranging from shipping, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, construction, energy, mining, chemicals, aluminum production, hotels, agricultural exports, insurance brokerage, to software development and private aviation. |
Nishita, the third-generation successor of an Indian entrepreneur who expanded business operations into Thailand, ranked as the 32nd wealthiest individual in Thailand in 2018. Nishita, the eldest daughter, manages a diverse business portfolio ranging from shipping, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, construction, energy, mining, chemicals, aluminum production, hotels, agricultural exports, insurance brokerage, to software development and private aviation. |
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The conglomerate's four subsidiary companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, namely Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited, Christiani & Nielsen (Thai) Public Company Limited, and Suthakaran Co., Ltd., collectively generated over 40 billion baht in revenue in 2017. |
The conglomerate's four subsidiary companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, namely Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited, Christiani & Nielsen (Thai) Public Company Limited, and Suthakaran Co., Ltd., collectively generated over 40 billion baht in revenue in 2017.<ref>https://forbesthailand.com/people/cover-story/%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%A5-shah-gp-group</ref> |
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Despite having a family business in textiles, Krit Srichawla decided to start his own venture at the age of 17, borrowing 25 million baht from his grandfather, with some interest involved. He began by selling textile machinery and threads. |
Despite having a family business in textiles, Krit Srichawla decided to start his own venture at the age of 17, borrowing 25 million baht from his grandfather, with some interest involved. He began by selling textile machinery and threads. |
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However, the pivotal moment for Fico Group's growth stemmed from Krit's investments in prime real estate within his business district. Presently, he's the proprietor of hotels and office buildings strategically located along the BTS Skytrain route, owning no fewer than 13 properties including Interchange 21 at Asoke Intersection, Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit, Hotel Muse, and various boutique hotels. |
However, the pivotal moment for Fico Group's growth stemmed from Krit's investments in prime real estate within his business district. Presently, he's the proprietor of hotels and office buildings strategically located along the BTS Skytrain route, owning no fewer than 13 properties including Interchange 21 at Asoke Intersection, Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit, Hotel Muse, and various boutique hotels. |
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Moreover, Kris expanded his investment portfolio into the food and beverage industry by acquiring shares in EF Solution Capital, which oversees renowned restaurant chains like Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Domino's Pizza, and Kyochon Korean Fried Chicken. |
Moreover, Kris expanded his investment portfolio into the food and beverage industry by acquiring shares in EF Solution Capital, which oversees renowned restaurant chains like Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Domino's Pizza, and Kyochon Korean Fried Chicken.<ref>https://www.prestigeonline.com/th/people/prestige-300-high-flyers/krit-srichawla-4/</ref> |
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===== Natavudh Pungcharoenpong ===== |
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- CEO and Founder of OOKBEE CO.,LTD. |
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Moo Ookbee' is his moniker in the startup scene. He was among the pioneers of Thai startups, launching an online platform for selling e-books and magazines in 2010 and securing investments from InTouch Holdings. |
Moo Ookbee' is his moniker in the startup scene. He was among the pioneers of Thai startups, launching an online platform for selling e-books and magazines in 2010 and securing investments from InTouch Holdings. |
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Nevertheless, the rapid evolution in media consumption habits prompted Nattawut to diversify his business endeavors. Thus, he established Ookbee U, a subsidiary within the Ookbee Group, focusing on the User-Generated Content (UGC) business model. With backing from Tencent, a Chinese firm, Ookbee U introduced brands tailored to diverse groups of readers and writers, including Thanyalai, Fictionlog, Storylog, Ookbee Comics, Fungjai, and most recently, Joylada, a highly popular novel chat application. |
Nevertheless, the rapid evolution in media consumption habits prompted Nattawut to diversify his business endeavors. Thus, he established Ookbee U, a subsidiary within the Ookbee Group, focusing on the User-Generated Content (UGC) business model. With backing from Tencent, a Chinese firm, Ookbee U introduced brands tailored to diverse groups of readers and writers, including Thanyalai, Fictionlog, Storylog, Ookbee Comics, Fungjai, and most recently, Joylada, a highly popular novel chat application.<ref>https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/natavudh-pungcharoenpong</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:21, 20 March 2024
Introduction
Shark Tank Thailand is Thailand business reality television series that premiered on August 22, 2019, on 7HD channel every sunday at 13.15. This is a franchise show from Japan called “Dragon’s Den” broadcasted on Nippon TV back in October 2001. The shows allow smaller business owners or SME to be able to meet the investors of “Sharks” for a short period of time to pitch their business and make an investment into their company. The investors act like sharks hunting for their prey in the ocean just like investors hunting for the business to invest in.[1]
Premise
In January 2005, BBC England bought the licenses of the shows and used the word “SHARK TANK” as the name of the show, and within the same year the show then expanded to Australia, which became very popular amongst the business reality shows. In September 2009, USA also have “SHARK TANK USA” was so successful that they won awards from many stages such as Outstanding Structured Reality Program, Creative Arts Emmy Awards in 2014, Best Reality Series in USA in 2014 and 2015, while SHARK TANK Canada also won Best Reality and Canadian Success Award in 2005, 2011, 2014, and 2015 as well.[2]
Cast
The first 6 sharks from Shark Tank Thailand [3]
CHALERMCHAI MAHAGITSIRI
- CEO of PM GROUP Kueng CHALERMCHAI MAHAGITSIRI is the only son from the 3 sibling, which he used to be an actor on television before stepping in to the business industry and inherited his role CEO of PM GROUP from Prayut MAHAGITSIRI his father. PM GROUP contains different kinds of business from brands such as NESCAFE, restaurant, media, real estate, as well as shipping.[4]
Shannon Kalayanamitr
- Partner of Gobi Ventures Charini "Shannon Kalayanamitr" is in the startup industry for over 17 years, she started her own E-Commerce website called “MOXY” in 2013, which focused products for womens of all ages, before MOXY would merge under start up E-Commerce from Indonesia “Orami” in 2015 which she is still CMO for MOXY. She also partnered with many companies such as BOON RAWD TRADING COMPANY LIMITED and Gobi Ventures.[5]
Rawit Hanutsaha
- MD of Srichand United Dispensary Co., Ltd. It's likely that everyone is familiar with him. Rawit Hanutsaha, the adept successor of the third generation within the family renowned for rebranding 'Moon Fragrance Powder' to 'Srichand Powder,' a contemporary alternative to international cosmetics. Rawit made the decision to step down from his position at City Bank and assume the role of managing director at Sri Jantorn Union Company Limited in 2007, a time when Sri Jantorn hadn't even implemented a computerized inventory system.[6]
Nishita Shah
- MD of GP GROUP Nishita, the third-generation successor of an Indian entrepreneur who expanded business operations into Thailand, ranked as the 32nd wealthiest individual in Thailand in 2018. Nishita, the eldest daughter, manages a diverse business portfolio ranging from shipping, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, construction, energy, mining, chemicals, aluminum production, hotels, agricultural exports, insurance brokerage, to software development and private aviation. The conglomerate's four subsidiary companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, namely Precious Shipping Public Company Limited, Mega Lifesciences Public Company Limited, Christiani & Nielsen (Thai) Public Company Limited, and Suthakaran Co., Ltd., collectively generated over 40 billion baht in revenue in 2017.[7]
Krit Srichawla
- CEO of FICO GROUP Despite having a family business in textiles, Krit Srichawla decided to start his own venture at the age of 17, borrowing 25 million baht from his grandfather, with some interest involved. He began by selling textile machinery and threads. However, the pivotal moment for Fico Group's growth stemmed from Krit's investments in prime real estate within his business district. Presently, he's the proprietor of hotels and office buildings strategically located along the BTS Skytrain route, owning no fewer than 13 properties including Interchange 21 at Asoke Intersection, Novotel Bangkok Ploenchit, Hotel Muse, and various boutique hotels. Moreover, Kris expanded his investment portfolio into the food and beverage industry by acquiring shares in EF Solution Capital, which oversees renowned restaurant chains like Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Domino's Pizza, and Kyochon Korean Fried Chicken.[8]
Natavudh Pungcharoenpong
- CEO and Founder of OOKBEE CO.,LTD. Moo Ookbee' is his moniker in the startup scene. He was among the pioneers of Thai startups, launching an online platform for selling e-books and magazines in 2010 and securing investments from InTouch Holdings. Nevertheless, the rapid evolution in media consumption habits prompted Nattawut to diversify his business endeavors. Thus, he established Ookbee U, a subsidiary within the Ookbee Group, focusing on the User-Generated Content (UGC) business model. With backing from Tencent, a Chinese firm, Ookbee U introduced brands tailored to diverse groups of readers and writers, including Thanyalai, Fictionlog, Storylog, Ookbee Comics, Fungjai, and most recently, Joylada, a highly popular novel chat application.[9]
References
- ^ https://www.sharktankthailand.com/about/sharktank/
- ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shark_Tank
- ^ https://forbesthailand.com/news/other/6-ฉลาม-shark-tank-thailand
- ^ https://www.mermaid-group.com/leadership/board-of-directors/19/mr-chalermchai-mahagitsiri
- ^ https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/stories/2021/10/i-am-generation-equality-shannon-kalayanamitr
- ^ https://readthecloud.co/rawit-hanutsaha-srichand/
- ^ https://forbesthailand.com/people/cover-story/%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B9%E0%B8%A5-shah-gp-group
- ^ https://www.prestigeonline.com/th/people/prestige-300-high-flyers/krit-srichawla-4/
- ^ https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/natavudh-pungcharoenpong