An aerial view of high-rise buildings in Bangkok. File photo: Nutthawat Wicheanbut
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.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.
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 analytics at Altrata.
The forecast ranks Bangkok as the world's 12th fastest-growing major UHNW city among the world's 100 largest urban economies by nominal GDP, making it Southeast Asia's fastest-growing wealth hub, ahead of Jakarta.
