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Thaksin er nummer 4
Thaksin fourth richest man in Thailand

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BANGKOK (AFP) - Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is reportedly Thailand's fourth richest businessman with a fortune worth 2.2 billion dollars.

The 56-year-old self-made billionaire, who took office in 2001, is the founder of Thailand's telecom giant Shin Corp., which includes the country's top mobile phone company, satellite services and a stake in a budget airline.

His family in January sold a nearly 50-percent stake in Shin Corp. and earned 1.9 billion dollars under a tax-free deal, setting off months of street protests demanding his ousting over alleged abuse of power and corruption.

The protests sparked a political crisis that led to the nullification of elections held April 2. His party and the main opposition now face vote fraud charges that could result in the dissolution of both parties.

Forbes magazine said Thailand's richest businessman is Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, the owner of Thai Beverage, with his fortune worth 3.2 billion dollars.

The Thai brewer produces Chang Beer, which listed in Singapore in May due to strong opposition at home from anti-alcohol activists. The listing was Singapore's biggest initial public offering since 1993.

The second richest businessman was Chaleo Yoovidhya, who created the formula for the country's hugely popular energy drink called Red Bull.
 
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