Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn: World's Richest King
King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, is considered the world's richest king.
He has a lot of money, about $50 billion, which comes from owning many properties and having big shares in important companies.
He lives a very luxurious life with 38 private jets, 52 gold-plated yachts, and over 300 fancy cars.
He owns so many properties that it would take 47 years to stay in each one only once.
Other rich kings around the world include the Sultan of Brunei and the King of Saudi Arabia, but King Rama is often seen as unique in his wealth and lifestyle.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, is estimated to have a net worth of $50 billion.
His wealth comes from extensive property holdings and significant stakes in major Thai companies like Siam Commercial Bank and Siam Cement Group.
He owns over 40,000 properties, including 6,560 hectares of land, generating substantial rental income.
His luxury assets include 38 private jets, 52 gold-plated yachts, and more than 300 luxury cars.
Other wealthy royals include Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, King Salman of Saudi Arabia, and Prince Hans-Adam II of Liechtenstein.
- Who
- King Maha Vajiralongkorn (King Rama X) of Thailand
- What
- World's richest king with vast wealth and luxury assets
- When
- Article published on January 06, 2026
- Where
- Thailand
- Why
- Derives wealth from extensive property portfolio and corporate stakes
- Estimated Wealth
- $50 billion (Rs 4.5 lakh crore)
- Primary Income Source
- Rent from properties and corporate stakes
- Properties
- Over 40,000 properties, 6,560 hectares of land
- Corporate Stakes
- 23% of Siam Commercial Bank, 33% of Siam Cement Group
- Luxury Assets
- 38 private jets, 52 gold-plated yachts, 300 luxury cars
- Location
- Thailand
- Other Wealthy Royals
- Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, King Salman, Prince Hans-Adam II, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Sheikh Tamim, King Mohammed VI
