Meet Ajahn Siripanyo, The Monk Who Gave Up His Father’s $5 Billion Empire

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of Malaysian telecom tycoon Ananda Krishnan, chose to renounce his wealthy lifestyle at the age of 18, despite his father’s immense fortune. Ananda Krishnan, also known as AK, is Malaysia's third-richest individual, with a net worth exceeding ₹40,000 crore (over US$5 billion), according to a report by the South China Post.

Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of Malaysian telecom tycoon Ananda Krishnan.(X)

Ananda Krishnan's business empire includes telecommunications, satellites, media, oil, gas, and real estate. He is also the former owner of Aircel, which once sponsored the famous IPL team Chennai Super Kings, captained by MS Dhoni.

While Ven Ajahn Siripanyo’s father is a prominent businessman, his mother, Momwajarongse Suprinda Chakraban, has connections to the Thai royal family.