Upakit Pachariyangkun

Upakit Pachariyangkun
อุปกิต ปาจรียางกูร
Senator of Thailand
Incumbent
Assumed office
14 May 2019
Personal details
Born28 October 1961 (1961-10-28) (age 63)
SpousePareena Kraikupt (div.)
RelationsDean Young Gultala
ChildrenFour, including Adisara Gultula
ParentUpadit Pachariyangkun
Alma materSkidmore College
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
OccupationBusinessman

Upakit Pachariyangkun (Thai: อุปกิต ปาจรียางกูร; also spelt Uppakit Pachareeyangkun; born 28 October 1961) is a Thai businessman and senator, known for serving as chairman of United Power of Asia and Allure Group.[1] He was appointed by Thailand's military junta, the National Council for Peace and Order, as a Senator of Thailand on May 24, 2019.[2][3] In 2019, Upakit declared assets worth US$52 million, making him Thailand's wealthiest senator.[4]

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