Vanich Chaiyawan
Thai businessman (1932–2025)
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Vanich Chaiyawan (Thai: วานิช ไชยวรรณ; Chinese: 侯業順; pinyin: Hóu Yèshùn; 18 November 1932 – 15 June 2025) was a Thai billionaire businessman who was chairman of Thai Life Insurance, the second-largest life insurer in Thailand.
Born18 November 1932
Died15 June 2025 (aged 92)
Bangkok, Thailand
OccupationBusinessman
Knownfor70% owner, Thai Life
Vanich Chaiyawan | |
|---|---|
| วานิช ไชยวรรณ 侯業順 | |
| Born | 18 November 1932 |
| Died | 15 June 2025 (aged 92) Bangkok, Thailand |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | 70% owner, Thai Life |
| Title | Chairman, Thai Life Insurance |
| Children | 8 |
Early life
Vanich Chaiyawan was born on 18 November 1932.[1][2] He came from a Thai Chinese family.[3]
Career
Chaiyawan owned about 60% of Thai Life, which is now run by his son Chai Chaiyawan as president.[2] He also owned Thai Asia Pacific Brewery and Thai Credit Retail Bank.[citation needed]
