Vanich Chaiyawan

Vanich Chaiyawan is a Thai billionaire businessman, chairman of Thai Life Insurance, the second-largest life insurer in Thailand.

  • Former rice trader Vanich Chaiyawan controls Thai Life, Thailand’s third-biggest life insurer.
  • The company is run by his son Chai, who is aiming to make it into a regional brand.
  • Thai Life sells mostly through agents and is known for its emotionally-charged TV commercials.
  • Japan’s Meiji Yasuda has a 15% stake in Thai Life.