From the Editor
  • Scion of a Thai property clan, Keeree Kanjanapas is the founder and chairman of BTS Group Holdings, operator of Bangkok's famous Skytrain.
  • His U.K.-educated son, Kavin, has been running BTS since 2015.
  • Making a foray into hotels, BTS acquired Vienna House in 2017 for $350 million, with a string of properties in Europe and Asia.
  • Keeree's interests also include media firm VGI, which has a real estate joint venture with Bangkok-listed developer Sansiri as well as a stake in parcel delivery firm KEX Express.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
74
Source of Wealth
Transportation, Self Made
Residence
Bangkok, Thailand
Citizenship
Thailand
Marital Status
Married
Children
2
Did you know
Before plunging into mass transit, Keeree built a sportswear business in Hong Kong, which owned a Puma franchise.
In 2021, BTS expanded into retailing by acquiring a stake in listed IT retailer Jay Mart.
In Their Own Words

Thailand sees the benefit of investing in infrastructure. Without it you cannot grow quickly.

Keeree Kanjanapas
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