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Thailand's 'startup godfather' sees crisis as opportunity
Published Wed, Nov 11, 2020 · 09:50 PM
Bangkok
HE is 43 years old, charismatic and widely regarded as Thailand's "start-up godfather", having invested in dozens of startups during his career.
Ruangroj Poonpol, the chairman of Kasikorn Bank's digital arm, is a recognised face in the country's technology sector, and these days he is eager to make the most of the disruption brought about by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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