Khaberni - While some kings boast of power, "Rama X," the king of Thailand possesses a wealth beyond imagination, estimated at about 43 billion dollars, placing him on the throne of wealth among world leaders.
So who is this king who combines familial inheritance and investment intelligence to become a financial legend in our era?
King Rama X (Maha Vajiralongkorn) is considered the richest king on Earth. Since his ascension to the throne in 2016 after the death of his father, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, he has become the leading man in the kingdom both politically and financially, according to the French newspaper "Lanternot".
The King of Thailand did not acquire his immense fortune, estimated at about 43 billion dollars, from inheritance alone, but also from strategic investments and direct control over the "Crown Property Bureau", which controls thousands of properties and lands in Thailand.
Reports indicate that this office manages more than 6560 hectares of premium lands, along with 40,000 lease contracts across the country, including 17,000 contracts in the capital, Bangkok alone.
The king owns no less than 17,000 properties, in addition to 38 private planes and 52 gold-decorated vessels used in royal ceremonies. His private fleet also includes more than 300 luxury cars.
On the economic front, he has enhanced his status by owning stakes in major strategic companies, particularly in the communications and energy sectors, proving that he is a king who knows how to seize opportunities to enhance his financial power and the economic influence of the kingdom.
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King Rama X was born under the name "Maha Vajiralongkorn", and received his military education in Australia and Britain, where he trained as a fighter jet and helicopter pilot. He has also participated in active military missions against insurgencies alongside the Thai army, making him a blend of military leader and wealthy king.
