The Ratanarak family (Thai: รัตนรักษ์) is a Chinese-Thai business family, which has extensive holdings in multiple industries. The family was founded by Chuan Ratanarak, who immigrated to Thailand in 1926 at the age of six. He founded the Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri Bank), Siam City Cement and Bangkok Broadcasting & TV (Channel 7). The Ratanarak family have substantial holdings in a number of Thai-based companies, including Allianz Ayudhya Capital, Matching Maximize Solution, Media Studio, Grand Canal Land, Eastern Star Real Estate, and HR Pro Security and Services.

Ratanarak
รัตนรักษ์

Saelee
Parent familyLi family
Current regionBangkok
Place of originShantou, Guangdong, China
Founded1926
FounderChuan Ratanarak
Current headKrit Ratanarak
HeirloomsBangkok Broadcasting & Television

Chuan's son Krit inherited the leadership of these companies, and Krit's son Chachchon is founder of the Tonson Group, the family's investment arm.[1]

People

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People with the surname Ratanarak include:

References

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  1. ^ Susanto, A. B.; Susanto, Patricia (2013). The dragon network : inside stories of the most successful Chinese family businesses. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9781118339404.