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.
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