Bangkok Post
Bangkok sees ultra-wealthy population expand rapidly
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Bangkok is emerging as Southeast Asia's fastest-growing hub for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, reinforcing Thailand's appeal as a destination for global wealth despite persistent economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
Key facts
- According to wealth intelligence firm Altrata's World Ultra Wealth Report 2026, Thailand was home to 2,090 UHNW individuals in 2025, including 1,210 primary residents in Bangkok.
- Bangkok's UHNW population is projected to increase to around 1,840 by 2030 from 1,210 in 2025, growing by more than 50%, or at an average annual increase of 8.7%, said Maya Imberg, senior director and head of thought leadership and
- According to the report, the global UHNW population reached a record 556,850 individuals in 2025, rising by 14.4% from a year earlier
- Altrata expects the global UHNW population to reach 746,570 by 2030, with combined wealth rising to $85 trillion.
- Since 2004, the number of UHNW individuals has increased by 255%, surpassing growth in the global adult population by sevenfold.
- Female representation is projected to rise from 12% globally today to 19% by 2040, supported by broader wealth diversification, expanding opportunities for female entrepreneurs and rising intergenerational wealth transfers.
Summary
According to wealth intelligence firm Altrata's World Ultra Wealth Report 2026, Thailand was home to 2,090 UHNW individuals in 2025, including 1,210 primary residents in Bangkok.
UHNW individuals are defined as those with net assets exceeding US$30 million.