Second Thai natural-gas billionaire minted as IPOs rebound
Sarath Ratanavadi joins Somphote Ahunai as the fuel becomes critical for powering Thailand's development
Bangkok
A WELL-TIMED decision more than a decade ago to abandon coal in time for Thailand's natural-gas boom is poised to make Sarath Ratanavadi the newest billionaire in South-east Asia's second-largest economy.
Based on the low end of the pricing range for his Gulf Energy Development Pcl's initial public offering this week, Mr Sarath has a net worth of US$1.9 billion, accordi…
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