Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth
Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth | |
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| Born | 22 March 1933[1] Bangkok, Siam |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Alma mater | Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University |
| Known for | Founder and owner, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Owner, Bangkok Airways |
| Spouse | Wanli Posayajinda |
| Children | 5 |
Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth (Thai: ปราเสริฐ ปราสาททองโอสถ, born 22 March 1933) is a Thai billionaire businessman, the founder and owner of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Thailand's largest private health care group, and the owner of a regional airline, Bangkok Airways.
Early life
He received a bachelor's degree from Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, after which he qualified as a medical doctor.[3]
Career
He owns Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Thailand's largest private health care group, and a regional airline, Bangkok Airways.[2] He is president and CEO of Bangkok Dusit, and CEO and vice chairman of Bangkok Airways.[3]
As of August 2018, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$3.5 billion.[2]
In January 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand fined Prasert and his daughter 500 million baht for insider trading of Bangkok Airways shares. [4]
Personal life
He is married with five children, and lives in Bangkok, Thailand.[2]
References
- ^ "รวยจริงเขาคือใคร! 10 รู้จัก ปราเสริฐ ปราสาททองโอสถ แชมป์เศรษฐีหุ้นไทย". thairath.co.th. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Forbes profile: Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth". Forbes. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
- ^ a b "Executive Profile* Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth M.D." bloomberg. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bdms-bangkok-airways-ceo/thai-tycoon-agrees-to-pay-fine-for-bangkok-airways-share-trading-regulator-idUSKCN1Q01LT