Plew Trivisvavet (Thai: ปลิว ตรีวิศวเวทย์) is a Thai businessman and chairman of the board of Bangkok Expressway and Metro.[1] Trivisvavet founded CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited with his four brothers in 1972.[2] He previously served as CEO and chairman of the board until 2015, when he was succeeded by his daughter Supamas Trivisvavet.[3][4]

Plew Trivisvavet
ปลิว ตรีวิศวเวทย์
Born (1945-09-10) September 10, 1945 (age 79)
EducationOsaka University (B.Sc, M.Sc)
Known forFounder of CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited
SpouseSaikasem Trivisvavet
ChildrenThanawat Trivisvavet
Supamas Trivisvavet
Nattavut Trivisvavet

In 2015, Trivisvavet was ranked Thailand's 50th wealthiest person according to Forbes Thailand magazine, worth $425 million.[5]

Career

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Trivisvavet oversaw the construction of the MRT Blue Line from Hua Lampong railway station to Thonburi.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Orange Line due to fully open in 2030". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  2. ^ "Infrastructure: construction firms keen on getting slice of mega-projects". nationthailand. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  3. ^ "Heirs aim to carry the torch". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  4. ^ "The next generation". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  5. ^ Cappiello, Emily. "Plew Trivisvavet". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
  6. ^ "BEM told to expedite Hua Lamphong-Bang Khae rail start". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2024-10-09.