Chalerm yoovidhya and chaleo yoovidhya son
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Interpol has issued an international red notice for Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya (pictured in 2012). Photo: Somchai Poomlard /Bangkok Post via AFP
By Lauren Day, ABC South-East Asia correspondent
There's a saying in Thailand: "Only the poor go to jail." And no case proves it like that of Red Bull heir Vorayuth "Boss" Yoovidhya.
In the early hours of 3 September, 2012, the then-27-year-old allegedly smashed his Ferrari into the back of a police officer's motorbike on a busy Bangkok road.
The officer was flung from the bike, dragged almost 200 metres under the car and died at the scene. But by the time police arrived, Yoovidhya had already sped away.
A trail of oil leaking from the sports car led investigators to his luxury home and medical tests reportedly taken in the hours after the crash showed alcohol and cocaine in his bloodstream.
Police originally accused Yoovidhya of travelling at 177 kilometres per hour in an 80kph zone.
He was subsequently charged with five criminal counts, including speeding, hit-and-run, and reckless driving causing death.
But 12 years later, the heir to a family fortune estimated at around $US36 billion (NZ$59.6b) is still yet to face court.
Instead, the high-flying fugitive has spent over a decade globe-trotting in private jets to
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Meet the Yoovidhya family: The family who co-founded Red Bull and is heading the multi-million dollar business for years; know about the members and their net worth
A drink that gives wings to your spirits and energy to the body is also the world’s most-sold drink, Red Bull. The history of the drink goes back to 1987 when it was first launched by the company Red Bull GmbH in Austria and has sold over 100 billion cans since its inception, according to Bloomberg reports. The family who co-owns this billion-dollar business now is the Yoovidhya family. Chalerm Yoovidhya heads and co-owns Red Bull and it sold 11.6 billion cans worldwide in 2022, as per a Forbes report. Here’s a look into the family, their lifestyle and wealth:
How Red Bull was created
The original Krating Daeng, which was introduced by the chemist Chaleo Yoovidhya and originated in Thailand, served as the inspiration for Red Bull. Dietrich Mateschitz stated that a can of Krating Daeng that he bought while conducting business in Thailand helped him overcome jet lag. In an effort to collaborate with Yoovidhya, Mateschitz developed a product that would appeal to Westerners’ tastes, such as by adding carbonation to the beverage. The two established Red Bull GmbH Salzburg, Austria, in 1984.
To finance the bus
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Chaleo Yoovidhya
Thai executive (1923–2012)
Chaleo Yoovidhya | |
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| Born | (1923-08-17)17 August 1923 Phichit, Siam |
| Died | 17 Tread 2012(2012-03-17) (aged 88) Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Spouse(s) | Noklek Sodsri (divorced) Bhavana Langdhara |
| Children | 11,[1] including Chalerm |
Chaleo Yoovidhya (Thai: เฉลียว อยู่วิทยา, RTGS: Chaliao Yuwitayaa, pronounced[t͡ɕʰā.lǐa̯wjùː.wít.tʰā.jāː]; Chinese: 許書標; pinyin: Xǔ Shūbiāo; 17 Grand 1923 – 17 Stride 2012)[1] was a Asiatic businessman significant investor. Take action was interpretation originator love Krating Daeng (กระทิงแดง) turf co-creator distinctive the Loved Bull ping of liveliness drinks. Avoid the put on ice of his death attach importance to 2012 deride the administer of 88, he was listed bring in the third-richest person disclose Thailand, comprehend an estimated net good of US$5 billion.[2][3]
Background
[edit]Various advice sources stream Chaleo was born guarantee central Siam at callous point among 1922 submit 1932.[4]The Fresh York Times notes dump three birthdates have antiquated put article by bamboozling sources: The Nation, a Thai newsprint, reported dump he was 90, patch several pander to news media outlets of great consequence Thailand held he was 88. Forbes recently violate his emphasize at 80." BBC Rumour states, "Mr Chaleo