From the Editor
  • Boonchai Bencharongkul is the former chairman of erstwhile telecom company Total Access Communication (DTAC).
  • Total Access Communication merged with CP Group's telecom company True in a $7.3 billion deal in 2023.
  • Boonchai divested his holding in DTAC following the merger and exited the company after 34 years.
  • His privately held Benchachinda Holding provides digital infrastructure and cyber security services.
  • His nephew Pirachai Bencharongkul runs Rakbankerd, an agribusiness outfit that works with farmers.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
71
Source of Wealth
Investments
Residence
Bangkok, Thailand
Citizenship
Thailand
Marital Status
Married
Children
6
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, North Illinois University
Did you know
Boonchai owns a private museum, which showcases his collection of contemporary Thai sculptures and artworks.
He meditates daily.
In Their Own Words

Greed can overcome us but not all of us will be overrun.

Boonchai Bencharongkul & family
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