Chatri Sophonpanich
entrepreneur
- February 28, 1933 · Bangkok
- June 24, 2018
- 85 years
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Chatri Sophonpanich, 85, Thai banker (Bangkok Bank).
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|Chatri Sophonpanich (Thai: ชาตรี โสภณพนิช; Chinese: 陳有漢; pinyin: Chén Yǒuhàn; 28 February 1934 – 24 June 2018) was a Thai businessman who served as the chairman of the board of directors of the Bangkok Bank beginning in 1999 and he was also one of the CEOs of Thai TV3 in the 2000s to the early 2010s. He was the second son of Chin Sophonpanich and father of Chartsiri Sophonpanich and Chali Sophonpanich.
Chatri Sophonpanich died on 24 June 2018 after undergoing cardiac surgery and on the post-op recovery process, aged 84 years. At the time of his death, his family had an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion.
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1.What is the full birth date of Chatri Sophonpanich?
- A.28 February 1940
- B.28 February 1934correct
- C.24 June 2018
- D.15 March 1934
Chatri Sophonpanich was born on 28 February 1934.
Source: biography header
2.In what year did Chatri Sophonpanich begin serving as chairman of the board of directors of the Bangkok Bank?
- A.2000
- B.1999correct
- C.2005
- D.1995
Chatri Sophonpanich served as the chairman of the board of directors of the Bangkok Bank beginning in 1999.
Source: first paragraph
3.Who was the father of Chatri Sophonpanich?
- A.Chartsiri Sophonpanich
- B.Chali Sophonpanich
- C.Chin Sophonpanichcorrect
- D.Chen Yohan
Chatri Sophonpanich was the second son of Chin Sophonpanich.
Source: first paragraph
4.At what age did Chatri Sophonpanich die?
- A.86
- B.84correct
- C.80
- D.82
Chatri Sophonpanich died on 24 June 2018 at the age of 84 years.
Source: second paragraph
5.What company did Chatri Sophonpanich serve as one of the CEOs of during the 2000s to the early 2010s?
- A.Sophonpanich Enterprise
- B.Bangkok Media
- C.Bangkok Bank
- D.Thai TV3correct
Chatri Sophonpanich was one of the CEOs of Thai TV3 in the 2000s to the early 2010s.
Source: first paragraph
6.What was the estimated net worth of the family of Chatri Sophonpanich at the time of his death?
- A.$500 million
- B.$2.5 billion
- C.$1 billion
- D.$1.5 billioncorrect
At the time of his death, the family of Chatri Sophonpanich had an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion.
Source: second paragraph
7.What was the cause of death for Chatri Sophonpanich?
- A.Cardiac surgery complicationscorrect
- B.A sudden accident
- C.A severe illness
- D.Natural causes
Chatri Sophonpanich died on 24 June 2018 after undergoing cardiac surgery and during the recovery process.
Source: second paragraph
8.Who are two of the sons of Chatri Sophonpanich mentioned in his biography?
- A.Chin and Chartsiri
- B.Chin and Chali
- C.Chen and Chali
- D.Chartsiri and Chalicorrect
Chatri Sophonpanich was the father of Chartsiri Sophonpanich and Chali Sophonpanich.
Source: first paragraph
9.In what order of birth was Chatri Sophonpanich among his siblings?
- A.First son
- B.Fourth son
- C.Second soncorrect
- D.Third son
Chatri Sophonpanich was the second son of Chin Sophonpanich.
Source: first paragraph
10.What date did Chatri Sophonpanich pass away?
- A.24 June 2018correct
- B.24 June 2014
- C.28 February 2018
- D.28 February 2014
Chatri Sophonpanich died on 24 June 2018.
Source: first paragraph
11.Which of the following was a professional role held by Chatri Sophonpanich?
- A.Chairman of the board of directors of Bangkok Bankcorrect
- B.Government Minister
- C.Founder of Thai TV3
- D.CEO of all Thai banks
Chatri Sophonpanich served as the chairman of the board of directors of the Bangkok Bank beginning in 1999.
Source: first paragraph
12.How long was the tenure of Chatri Sophonpanich as one of the CEOs of Thai TV3?
- A.The 2000s to the early 2010scorrect
- B.The 2010s to his death
- C.The 1980s to the 1990s
- D.The 1990s to the 2000s
Chatri Sophonpanich was one of the CEOs of Thai TV3 in the 2000s to the early 2010s.
Source: first paragraph
13.Chatri Sophonpanich died during which phase of his medical treatment?
- A.During surgery
- B.Consultation phase
- C.Pre-operative preparation
- D.Post-op recovery processcorrect
Chatri Sophonpanich died on 24 June 2018 after undergoing cardiac surgery and on the post-op recovery process.
Source: second paragraph
14.What is the nationality of Chatri Sophonpanich?
- A.Thaicorrect
- B.Japanese
- C.Chinese
- D.Vietnamese
Chatri Sophonpanich was a Thai businessman.
Source: first paragraph
15.Which of these individuals is identified as a descendant of Chatri Sophonpanich?
- A.Chin Sophonpanich
- B.Chali Sophonpanichcorrect
- C.Chen Yohan
- D.The board of directors
Chatri Sophonpanich was the father of Chali Sophonpanich.
Source: first paragraph
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