5 things to know about Thai billionaire Nualphan Lamsam: Madam Pang has been spotted with Prince Harry, splashed millions on Audi’s Bangkok showroom, and is the country’s sole Hermès distributor

The fifth-generation scion of the Lamsam family, Nualphan Lamsam is known to many Thais as the CEO of the Muang Thai Insurance. However, she also grabbed the world’s attention when she led the Thailand women’s national football team.

She managed the “Chaba Kaew”, as the Thai women’s national football team are also known, as general manager at the 2015 and 2019 Fifa Women’s World Cup finals and is currently the manager of the men’s football team.

The matriarch again made news recently when she offered a two million baht (US$60,600) incentive to Thailand’s women’s football team for making it to the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup finals, as reported by Bangkok Post.

With all eyes on the beloved Thai billionaire, here are five more things to know about Madam Pang.

The Lamsams’ estates range from forest chalet to modern abode

One of Thailand’ s wealthiest families, the Lamsams are predominantly known as the founders of the Kasikorn Bank – Thailand’s fourth largest bank, with nearly US$117 billion in assets.

Her cousin, Banthoon Lamsam, the chairman emeritus, owns a Swiss chalet-style house in the forest 560km (350 miles) north of Bangkok, according to Bangkok Post, and is an advocate of forest preservation. Sitting on 3.6 hectares (nine acres) of woodland near the Laos border, the resort house is made of teak and built in accordance with feng shui.

Meanwhile, Madam Pang’s own abode is no less spectacular. As seen on her Instagram page where she has more than 700,000 followers, her luxurious home features a minimalist design, a neutral palette, chandelier ornaments and state-of-the-art furniture. She is often seen hosting her family and friends there.

She has sworn off alcohol and prefers walking to sports