Early Life and Education
Surin Upatkoon, a Thai national, completed his secondary education at Han Chiang High School in Penang, Malaysia, in 1970. He moved to Penang for his education and later resided in Malaysia for decades.
Rise to Success
Upatkoon's career began in 1971 at MWE Weaving Mills Sdn. Bhd. as a manager. He then held the position of Managing Director of MWE Spinning Mills Sdn. Bhd. in 1974. In 1976, he became an Executive Director of MWE Holdings Berhad. His business interests span across various sectors, including telecommunications, lotteries, and insurance. He made his fortune by selling his stake in Thai telecom company InTouch in 2013 and has stakes in listed gaming company Magnum and textile firm MWE.
Key Business Strategies
Upatkoon has demonstrated strong leadership and strategic acumen throughout his career. He played a key role in the expansion and development of the MWE Group of Companies, which were involved in property investment, construction, and textile manufacturing. He has also been involved in policy-making aspects of operations within the Magnum Group.
Philanthropy
Upatkoon serves as a Trustee of the Chang Ming Thien Foundation and the Magnum Foundation, indicating a commitment to philanthropic activities, though specific amounts are unavailable.
