Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 15, 1953 |
| Birth Place | Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand |
| Age | 71 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Native name | บัณฑูร ล่ำซำ |
| Occupation | Chairman & CEO of Kasikornbank |
| Spouse(s) | Usa Jirapong (1988-present) |
| Children | Songkanda Lamsam Korapat Lamsam Nartpich Lamsam |
| Parent(s) | Bancha Lamsam (father) Sam-angwan Lamsam (mother) |
Net worth: $1.25 Billion (2024)
Banthoon Lamsam and his family have built an impressive net worth estimated to be $1.25 billion in 2024, primarily through their expertise in the field of finance and investments in Thailand. As prominent figures in the country's financial sector, they have demonstrated exceptional business acumen and garnered substantial wealth over the years. Their success is a result of strategic investments and a deep understanding of market trends. The Lamsam family's net worth serves as a testament to their outstanding capabilities in managing finances and has solidified their position as influential figures in the business landscape of Thailand.
Biography/Timeline
Banthoon Lamsam was born on 15 January 1953, a son of Bancha Lamsam and Thanphuying Sam-angwan Lamsam (maiden name Mom Rajawongse Sam-angwan Devakula; daughter of Prince Priditheppong Devakula and Mom Rajawongse Sa-ang Pramoj). Bantoon has two younger sisters. Bantoon is a grandson of Choti Lamsam who founded Kasikornbank in 1945 as Thai Farmers Bank. Banthoon graduated from Saint Gabriel's College and Srinakharinwirot University Prasarnmit Demonstration School. He studied at Phillips Exeter Academy from 1967 to 1971 before going on to earn a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University and a masters of Business administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School (HBS).
1977 Directorate of Joint Intelligence, Ministry of Defense
1979 International Banking Department, Thai Farmers Bank
1986 First Vice President, International Banking Department, Thai Farmers Bank
1987 Senior Vice President, Domestic Banking Department, Thai Farmers Bank
1990 First Senior Vice President, Thai Farmers Bank
1991 Executive Vice President, Thai Farmers Bank
1992 President, Thai Farmers Bank
1994 Banker of the Year, Money & Banking Magazine
After the 1997 Asian financial crisis (known as วิกฤตต้มยำกุ้ง, literally translated as Tom Yam Kung crisis), he was the first to introduce the term "reengineering" to Thailand's banking industry. The Lamsam family became a minority shareholder of Kasikornbank. Banthoon Lamsam is an important contributor to the Democratic Party. Banthoon was skeptical of the country's economic policies during Pol. Lt. Col Thaksin Shinawatra's term as the prime minister of Thailand, and it was rumored that he had been approached by the Democratic Party for the position of the party leader in 2004.
1999 Banker of the Year, Money & Banking Magazine
2002 President and Chief Executive Officer, Thai Farmers Bank
2003 Best CEO 2003, Stock Exchange of Thailand Awards 2003
2009 Banker of the Year, Money & Banking Magazine
2010 THE QFC-ASIAN BANKER LEADERSHIP ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
2011 Asian Corporate Director Recognition Award 2011 by Corporate Gove
2013 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, KASIKORNBANK
2014 Business Person of the Year 2014 by Krungthep Turakij
