The Story of life journey on the resolute but not lonesome path

By Vachiravan Vanlaeiad

Wilaiwan Rattan-u-sakul (nicknamed Hua) is a Chinese descendant living in Thailand. She is the eldest of 5 younger brothers and sisters. For the Chinese, the eldest daughter usually helps her mother do all household chores as well as taking care of her younger siblings; however, Hua still had the chance to go to school. She loved studying and learning. Her parents owned a medium-sized grocery store, thus being able to support their children’s education.

Conversion story of Sompob Trisiripisarn

Compiled by Vachiravan Vanlaeiad

I was born on 2 June 1946 in Bangkok. I was the 6th of 8 siblings in a Chinese (Taecheo) family living in Thailand. My father was a successful master builder and land allocator. So my childhood life was not so tough, leaving me time and attention to study only.

True story of Vichai Trangkhasombat, former Senior Vice President
of Coca-Cola Southeast & West Asia Division

By Vachiravan Vanlaeiad

Vichai was born into “Nam Phud” family, in Trang Province (a Southern Province of Thailand). This last name was specially created according to Nam Phud District by a former governor for his father as a result of his various benefits rendered to the Province. Later Vichai’s family name was changed to “Trangkhasombat” and it has been his last name since.