Nai Lert

Lert Sreshthaputa was known as a Thailands first and foremost developer, investor as well as preserver of Bangkoks environment. He was royally bestowed a title Beloved Millionaire by King Rama VI and became known as Phraya Bhakdi Noraset. Nai Lert was born at his familys home near the foot of Wat Bophitphimook Bridge at the mouth of Klong Ong Ang on June 22, 1872. He came from a distinguished background his father, Chuen Sreshthaputra, was one of the sons of Luang Prasertwanit and a nephew of Phra Prasertwanit, who was the founder of the Sresthatputra family. After an education at Suan Ananta School that included a study of the English language Nai Lert started working for various firms and ended up becoming partner at the Singapore Strait Company by the age of 20.

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Source: Wikipedia