Originally Posted by
3rdworldresident
The Athenee, Le Meridien Bandkok, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park and Bangkok Marriott Surawongse are belong to a Thai Tycoon named Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi.
He also owns Marriott Hua Hin Resort.
And the Le Meridien Chiang Mai, the Sheraton Samui, the Vana Belle in Koh Samui, plus the W Bangkok (fully or partially through one of his companies).
And many other hotels not managed by Marriott.
And several properties outside of Thailand.
And more to come in the next few years.
And I might have forgotten a few.