Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
{{Short description|Thai politician (born 1978)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit
| native_name = {{nobold|ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ}}
| native_name_lang = th
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| image = Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit - 2.jpg
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| office1 = Leader of the Future Forward Party
| term_start1 = 27 May 2018
| predecessor1 = Position established
| successor1 = Pita Limjaroenrat (as Leader of the Move Forward Party)
| office2 = Member of the House of Representatives
| term_start2 = 24 March 2019
| term_end2 = 20 November 2019
| constituency2 = Party-list
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1978|11|25}}
| birth_place = Bangkok, Thailand
| party = Future Forward (since 2018)
| spouse = Rawiphan Daengthongdi
| children = 4
| father = Pattana Juangroongruangkit
| mother = Somporn Juangroongruangkit
| relatives = Suriya Juangroongruangkit (uncle)
| education = {{ubl|Thammasat University|University of Nottingham|Chulalongkorn University|New York University|HKUST|University of St. Gallen}}
| website =
| signature = Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit Signature.svg
| nickname = Ek ({{lang|th|เอก}})
| term_end = 14 March 2020
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Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit ({{langx|th|ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ}}, {{RTGS|Thanathon Chuengrungrueangkit}} {{IPA|th|tʰā.nāː.tʰɔ̄ːn tɕɯ̄ŋ.rûŋ.rɯ̄aŋ.kìt||audio=Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit Pronunciation.ogg}}; born 25 November 1978) is a Thai businessman, politician, and activist who served as the leader of the Future Forward Party from 2018 to 2020. From 2002 to 2018, he was the vice president of the Thai Summit Group, Thailand's largest auto parts manufacturer.{{Cite web|url=https://hilight.kapook.com/view/169127|title=ประวัติ ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ กับแนวคิดการเมือง และเหตุที่ไทยต้องมีพรรคหน้าใหม่|language=th|access-date=20 October 2017}}
In March 2018, Thanathorn co-founded the Future Forward Party and was unanimously elected as the party's leader during its first public meeting in May 2018.{{cite news |title=Thanathorn elected leader of Future Forward Party |newspaper=Bangkok Post|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1473845/thanathorn-elected-leader-of-future-forward-party}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Early life and family
Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was born and raised in Bangkok, within a Thai Chinese family that traces its roots back to Fujian province. His Chinese surname is Zhuang(庄) in Mandarin Chinese. [https://time.com/5886694/thanathorn-juangroongruangkit-thailand-protests-monarchy-military/ 'Thailand’s Inconvenient Truth.' Why This Billionaire Is Risking It All to Back Reform of the Monarchy] His family is notable in the Thai business landscape, particularly through their involvement with the Thai Summit Group. This company, founded by Thanathorn's father, Pattana Juangroongruangkit, in 1977, later came under the leadership of his mother, Somporn Juangroongruangkit, following Pattana's death in 2002. Additionally, the Juangroongruangkit family has significant holdings in Matichon Publishing Group, a major Thai media conglomerate.
In the context of Thanathorn's entry into politics, he made significant professional changes to avoid potential conflicts of interest. He stepped down from his positions at the Matichon board and the Thai Summit Group.{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-politics-idUSKCN1GR0E8|title=Thai auto heir launches new party, promises to heal political rift|date=2018-03-15|work=Reuters|access-date=2018-12-05}} Concurrently, his mother, Somporn, divested all her shares in Matichon.
Another notable member of the Juangroongruangkit family in Thai politics is Thanathorn's uncle, Suriya Juangroongruangkit. Suriya has a history of political involvement, having served as Thailand's Minister of Transport from 2002 to 2005. He is a key figure in the Palang Pracharat Party, a leading pro-junta political party in Thailand and a major component of the current government coalition.{{cite news|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-election-military/martial-democracy-some-thais-prefer-coup-maker-for-pm-idUSKBN1QU0VO|title=Martial democracy? Some Thais prefer coup-maker for PM|date=2019-03-13|access-date=2019-05-05|first=Panu|last=Wongcha-um}}
Education
Thanathorn began his education at the Triam Udom Suksa School in Bangkok. Following high school, he pursued higher education, earning a joint-honours Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in mechanical engineering from Thammasat University and the University of Nottingham.{{cite web |title=Isaan's future: Thanathorn on moving the region forward |url=https://isaanrecord.com/2018/06/08/isaans-future-thanathorn-on-moving-the-region-forward/ |website=Isaan Record| date=8 June 2016|access-date=10 September 2018}} His time at university was marked by significant involvement in student leadership, serving as the President of the Thammasat University Students Union in 1999 and subsequently as the Deputy Secretary-General of the Students Federation of Thailand.{{cite news |title=A risk-taker billionaire pursuing social justice |url=https://www.nationthailand.com/detail/politics/30342763 |date=8 April 2018|access-date=10 September 2018 |work=The Nation}}
Thanathorn's academic pursuits extended beyond engineering. He obtained three master's degrees, reflecting his growing interest in broader social and economic issues. These degrees include a Master's in Political Economy from Chulalongkorn University, a joint Master's in Global Finance from Stern School of Business at New York University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Master's in International Business Law from the University of St. Gallen.{{cite web |title="ไพร่หมื่นล้าน" ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ กับ "โรดแมป" การเมือง |url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-43080898 |website=BBC Thai|date=18 February 2018 }}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Parallel to his academic journey, Thanathorn was actively engaged in social and economic reform activities in Thailand. He was involved with charities and NGOs such as Friends of the People and the Assembly of the Poor. Notably, he advocated for the rights of villagers in Ubon Ratchathani Province affected by the Pak Mun Dam, campaigning for their land and compensation rights.{{cite web |title=สัมภาษณ์: ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ รองประธานกรรมการบริหาร กลุ่มบริษัทไทยซัมมิท "ผมถูกบังคับให้เป็นนายทุน" |url=https://www.sarakadee.com/2007/01/14/thanatorn/ |website=Sarakadee Magazine |date=14 January 2007 |access-date=10 September 2018}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Thanathorn's involvement in student movements during his academic years was a subject of concern for his family. In various interviews, it has been revealed that Thanathorn experienced disagreements with his uncle, Suriya Juangroongruangkit, from a young age.{{cite web |title='สุริยะ' พูดถึง ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ 'ผมเองยังถูกต่อว่า เขาเป็นคนแบบนี้มาตั้งแต่เรียน' |url=https://www.matichon.co.th/politics/news_1077860 |website=Matichon Online|date=8 August 2018 }}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} A key point of contention between them centered around the Trans Thai-Malaysia Gas Pipeline Project. Thanathorn's perspective on this project reflects his broader critique of government practices, which he associates with issues of accountability and what he describes as crony capitalism. He has linked these concerns to broader economic challenges faced by Thailand, notably referencing the 1997 economic crisis.
Business career
Thanathorn initially aspired to a career with the United Nations and received an offer to work as a development worker in Algeria. However, his career path took a significant turn due to family circumstances. In 2002, following the diagnosis of his father, Pattana Juangroongruangkit, with cancer and his subsequent passing, Thanathorn returned to Thailand. At the age of 23, he assumed the leadership role of the Thai Summit Group, a major enterprise founded by his father.{{cite news|title=Thai Autoparts Heir Launches Political Party |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/thailand-autoparts-heir-political-party/4299631.html}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
During his tenure as the head of Thai Summit Group, the company saw substantial growth. From 2001 to 2017, its revenues increased from 16 billion baht to 80 billion baht.{{cite news|title=ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ พลิกตำราบริหารความเสี่ยงครั้งใหม่ที่ 'ขั้วโลกใต้' |url=http://forbesthailand.com/forbes-life-detail.php?did=2139 |work=Forbes Thailand}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} Thanathorn was instrumental in expanding the company’s global reach, establishing manufacturing facilities in seven countries and employing over 16,000 people worldwide.{{cite web |title=ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ ดัน "ไทยซัมมิท" ทะลุเป้าแสนล้าน |url=https://www.prachachat.net/motoring/news-54183 |website=Prachachat.net|date=12 October 2017 }}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
A notable achievement under Thanathorn's leadership was striking a deal in 2005 with the American auto manufacturer Tesla. This agreement involved supplying 500,000 cars per year, marking a significant milestone for Thai Summit Group with sales totaling 7.9 billion baht and profits of 5.98 billion baht.{{cite news |title=Exclusive ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ: มองอนาคตยานยนต์ไทย โลกขยับแล้ว แต่เราไม่ขยับ |url=https://www.voicetv.co.th/read/521050 |access-date=10 September 2018 |work=Voice TV |date=4 September 2017}} This deal led to the establishment of factories in the United States. Further expanding the company's global footprint, in 2009, Thanathorn guided Thai Summit Group in acquiring Ogihara, a leading Japanese mould maker.{{cite web |title=Regarding the partial transfer of share holdings in Ogihara Corporation |url=http://www.daiwa-grp.jp/english/press/en_090219-a.html}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Thanathorn's professional involvement extended into various significant roles within Thailand's industrial sector. From 2008 to 2012, he served as the President of the Federation of Thai Industry's Nakhon Nayok Chapter, holding this position for two consecutive terms.{{cite web |title=Thailand's Focus 2017, Speakers' Profile |url=https://www.set.or.th/thailandfocus/speakers.html |website=The Stock Exchange of Thailand}} In addition to this role, Thanathorn was distinguished as the youngest person to be elected as the Secretary-General of the Thai Auto Parts Manufacturers Association, a position he held from 2007 to 2010. His involvement in industry was further underscored by his membership in the Industrial Cluster Development Board of Thailand's National Science and Technology Development Agency.{{cite web |title=Thailand's Focus 2017, Speakers' Profile |url=https://www.set.or.th/thailandfocus/speakers.html |website=The Stock Exchange of Thailand}}
In a significant career shift, after spending 17 years as Executive Vice-President of the Thai Summit Group, Thanathorn stepped down from this role in May 2018. This decision followed his election as the leader of the Future Forward Party, marking his transition from business to a full-time career in politics.{{cite news |title=Thanathorn to hand over reins |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/news/1437502/thanathorn-to-hand-over-reins |work=Bangkok Post}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Political career
On 15 March 2018, Thanatorn, together with Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, a former constitutional law professor at Thammasat University, and other individuals with similar views, initiated the establishment of a new political party, named Future Forward (Thai: อนาคตใหม่), registering it with the Election Commission of Thailand. At the party's inaugural public meeting in May 2018, Thanathorn was chosen as the party leader.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1473845/thanathorn-elected-leader-of-future-forward-party|title=Thanathorn elected leader of Future Forward Party|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=20 October 2017}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Thanathorn's vision for Future Forward includes restoring civilian government and reducing military influence in Thai politics, enhancing political accountability, promoting equitable wealth distribution, and establishing a social welfare system that respects human dignity. He also advocates for increased decentralization of power.{{cite web |title=Exclusive: "ไพร่หมื่นล้าน" จับมือ สมาชิก "นิติราษฎร์" เปิดตัวพรรคใหม่ |url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-43251942 |website=BBC Thai|date=2 March 2018 }}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
To maintain its independence and transparency, Future Forward has adopted a funding model that depends solely on contributions from its members and supporters.{{cite news |title=ธนาธร-ปิยบุตร ตั้งพรรค "อนาคตใหม่" ประกาศไม่รับทุกส่วนประกอบ "อประชาธิปไตย" |newspaper=BBC News ไทย|url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-43411311}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} The party aims to gather 350 million baht from its members and the public to support its campaign in the 2019 general election.{{cite web |title="ธนาธร" จ่อระดมทุน 350 ล้านสู้ศึกลต. ลั่น อีก 10 เดือนขอทำงานหนักไม่ใช้เงินดูดอดีตส.ส. |url=https://www.matichon.co.th/politics/news_933215 |website=Matichon Online|date=27 April 2018 }}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Thanathorn, with his business background, youthful image, and political perspectives, has attracted international media attention, drawing comparisons to leaders like French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.{{cite news|title='I might go to jail tomorrow' – Thai tycoon takes on junta |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/01/thanathorn-juangroongruangkit-thai-tycoon-trying-to-take-on-the-junta |work=The Guardian |access-date=10 September 2018}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}{{cite news|title='Young blood' to shake up Thai politics |url=https://www.ft.com/content/ffd8506c-38ca-11e8-8eee-e06bde01c544 |work=Financial Times |access-date=10 September 2018}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} In Thailand, media often labels him as the "billionaire commoner," highlighting his role in challenging the country's social class system.{{cite news|title=ไพร่หมื่นล้าน! 10 รู้จัก 'เอก ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ' เขาคือใคร?|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/content/1219182 |work=Thairath |access-date=10 September 2018}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} Additionally, he has gained a unique following among young female supporters, who humorously refer to him as "Daddy."{{cite news|url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/2187362/everyone-loves-daddy-forget-thaksin-heres-thai-juntas-new|title=Everyone loves 'Daddy': forget Thaksin, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit is the Thai junta's new billionaire rival|first1=Jitsiree|last1=Thongnoi |first2=Bhavan|last2=Jaipragas|date=24 February 2019|access-date=2 April 2019|work=South China Morning Post}}{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/a-new-political-party-in-thailand-led-by-an-athletic-billionaire-rattles-ruling-junta/2019/03/18/49f71a24-4276-11e9-85ad-779ef05fd9d8_story.html|title=A new political party in Thailand, led by an athletic billionaire, rattles ruling junta|newspaper=Washington Post|first=Shibani|last=Mahtani|date=19 March 2019|access-date=2 April 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-election-thanathorn/thailands-rising-political-star-under-fire-as-election-nears-idUSKCN1QF10H|title=Thailand's rising political star under fire as election nears|work=Reuters|first=Patpicha|last=Tanakasempipat|date=26 February 2019|access-date=2 April 2019}}
Regarding legal matters, Thanathorn, along with Jaruwan Sarankate and Klaikong Vaidhyakarn, senior members of his party, faced charges under the Computer Crime Act. This stemmed from a complaint by a member of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) regarding their Facebook Live broadcast on 29 June 2018, allegedly disseminating false information or content detrimental to national stability.{{cite news|title=Future Forward's Thanathorn charged with computer crime |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1527190/future-forwards-thanathorn-charged-with-computer-crime |work=Bangkok Post}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
The trio was summoned to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) on 24 August 2018, to hear the charges. They requested a postponement to 17 September 2018, due to short notice and prior commitments.{{cite news |title=Future Forward Leaders Postpone Police Meeting |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1527754/future-forward-leaders-postpone-police-meeting |work=Bangkok Post}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} Thanathorn had previously attended a session on 31 July 2018, as a witness but chose not to comment on the allegations at that time.{{cite news |title=Thanathorn may face computer crime charges|newspaper=Bangkok Post|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1513298/thanathorn-may-face-computer-crime-charges}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
Thanathorn was elected as a Member of Parliament in the 2019 elections. Subsequently, the Election Commission raised concerns about his eligibility, alleging that he owned shares in a media company, V-Luck Media, at the time of his MP candidacy registration. This ownership, if proven, would contravene election laws and could lead to his disqualification.{{Cite news|url=http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2019/04/23/election-commission-accuses-thanathorn-of-breaching-elections-law/|title=Election Commission Accuses Thanathorn of Breaching Elections Law|date=23 April 2019|work=Khaosod English|access-date=25 May 2019}} Thanathorn contested these allegations, asserting that he had transferred all his shares before registering as a candidate.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/detail/politics/30368236|title=EC blow for Thanathorn over media shareholding|date=24 April 2019|work=The Nation|access-date=25 May 2019}}
On 23 May 2019, just before the new parliament's opening, the Constitutional Court agreed to review the case brought against Thanathorn by the Election Commission. In a vote of 8-1, the Court decided to suspend Thanathorn's status as an MP until a final verdict was reached.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1682696/court-suspends-thanathorn-from-mp|title=Court suspends Thanathorn from MP|date=23 May 2019|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=25 May 2019}} He was allowed to participate in the opening ceremony and take his oath but was then required to leave.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nationthailand.com/detail/politics/30369935|title=Thanathorn attends opening of parliament along with other newly-elected members|date=24 May 2019|work=The Nation|access-date=25 May 2019}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/politics/1683848/thanathorn-sworn-in-then-kicked-out-of-parliament|title=Thanathorn sworn in then kicked out of parliament|last=Bangprapa|first=Mongkol|date=26 May 2019|work=Bangkok Post|access-date=27 May 2019}}
During this period, Thanathorn was proposed as a prime ministerial candidate by a coalition of parties opposed to the military junta. However, he was defeated by the incumbent prime minister and former coup leader, Prayut Chan-o-cha.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/05/thailand-military-backed-pm-prayuth-chan-ocha-voted-in-after-junta-creates-loose-coalition|title=Thailand's military-backed PM voted in after junta creates loose coalition|last=Ellis-Petersen|first=Hannah|date=2019-06-05|work=The Guardian|access-date=2019-06-06|issn=0261-3077}} In November of the same year, the Constitutional Court ruled against Thanathorn, officially disqualifying him from his MP status.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-50486754|title=Thanathorn: Thai opposition leader disqualified as MP|work=BBC|date=2019-11-20|access-date=2019-11-21}}
In addition, Thanathorn's declaration of assets to the National Anti-Corruption Commission revealed that he possessed assets totaling 5.6 billion baht, making him the wealthiest member of the Thai parliament at that time.{{cite news |title=Thanathorn richest MP with B5.6bn |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/1754614/thanathorn-richest-mp-with-b5-6bn#cxrecs_s |access-date=21 September 2019 |work=Bangkok Post |date=20 September 2019}}
In October 2019, Thanathorn met with Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong at the Open Future Festival.{{Cite book |last=Han |first=Enze |title=The Ripple Effect: China's Complex Presence in Southeast Asia |date=2024 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-769659-0 |location=New York, NY}}{{Rp|page=74}} Wong tweeted a picture of the two together, writing, "Under the hard-line authoritarian suppression, we stand in solidarity."{{Rp|page=74}} The Chinese embassy in Bangkok issued a statement referring to the incident as irresponsible.{{Rp|page=75}} Thanathorn issued a statement denying any relationship with Wong and stating that he supports China playing a bigger role both regionally and globally.{{Rp|page=75}}
Progressive Movement
Thanathorn founded the Progressive Movement with Piyabutr Saengkanokkul after their party dissolved. In January 2021, he was charged with lèse-majesté after criticizing Prayut Chan-o-cha government mismanagement of COVID-19 vaccination by relying too much on AstraZeneca vaccine which Siam Bioscience, owned by the King, supplies the most. On 18 January 2021, the Royal Thai Police charged him for defaming the government through a live stream on Facebook.{{cite web |title=Thai police charge politician for insulting king over vaccine remarks |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-politics-vaccine/thai-police-charge-politician-for-insulting-king-over-vaccine-remarks-idUSKBN2BM0UG |website=Reuters |access-date=28 September 2021 |language=en |date=30 March 2021}} Later, Puttipong Punnakanta filed the charge through Technology Crime Suppression Division and the court ordered taking the video down.{{cite news |title=Thai government foe ordered to erase vaccine supply criticism |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-thailand-politics/thai-government-foe-ordered-to-erase-vaccine-supply-criticism-idUSKBN2A00FL |access-date=28 September 2021 |work=Reuters |date=31 January 2021 |language=en}}{{cite news |title=ศาลสั่งลบโพสต์วัคซีนโควิดของคณะก้าวหน้า เหตุผิดกม.คอมพิวเตอร์ |url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-55878039 |work=BBC News ไทย |language=th}}
Later in August 2021, Thanathorn faced two more lèse-majesté charges for the same act.{{cite news |title=Thanathorn hit with 2 more lese majeste charges |url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/2167967/thanathorn-hit-with-2-more-lese-majeste-charges |access-date=28 September 2021 |work=Bangkok Post |publisher=Bangkok Post}}
Personal life
Thanathorn's nickname is Ek ({{langx|th|เอก}}).{{cite web|title=ไพร่หมื่นล้าน! 10 รู้จัก 'เอก ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ' เขาคือใคร?|url=https://www.thairath.co.th/lifestyle/woman/hisoceleb/1219182|website=Thairath|language=th|date=5 March 2018|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240821090928/https://www.thairath.co.th/lifestyle/woman/hisoceleb/1219182|archive-date=21 August 2024|url-status=live}}
He is married to Rawiphan Juangroongruangkit, they have four children together.{{cite news |title='ธนาธร' เปิดภาพครอบครัวอนาคตใหม่ เผยภรรยาท้อง5เดือนเล็งตั้งชื่อ'น้องฟิวเจอร์' |url=https://www.thaipost.net/main/detail/10472 |access-date=10 September 2018 |agency=Thaipost}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} Angered by the 2006 coup, Thanathorn gave his son the nickname, Demo (Thai: เดโม่), from the Greek root demos ('people').{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-46874077|title=ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ : ประชาธิปไตยไม่ใช่แค่ "อุดมการณ์" แต่คือ "ลมหายใจ"|last=ผู้สื่อข่าวบีบีซีไทย|first=เรื่องโดย หทัยกาญจน์ ตรีสุวรรณ|date=2019-01-15|access-date=2019-03-12|language=en-GB}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
In his free time, Thanathorn enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking, climbing, marathons, kayaking, cycling, diving and mountaineering. He has participated in various extreme sports competitions, including the Tor Des Géants and the Sahara Marathon.{{cite web |title=ผมก็แค่คนธรรมดาคนหนึ่ง : ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ |url=https://www.fungjaizine.com/article/interview/thanathorn-playlist |website=Fungjai |date=14 May 2018 |access-date=10 September 2018}} Thanathorn was the first Asian to complete the 560 km self-supported foot race above the Arctic Circle.{{cite web |title=About TJ: TJ's True South |url=http://www.paulpoole.co.th/truesouth/about-tj.html |access-date=10 September 2018}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}} Asked about his media diet, Thanathorn says he reads foreign newspapers like The New York Times, The Economist, Financial Times, and Thai newspapers like Matichon and Krungthep Turakij (Bangkok Business).{{cite news|title="ไพร่หมื่นล้าน" ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ กับ "โรดแมป" การเมือง |url=https://www.bbc.com/thai/thailand-43080898 |work=BBC Thai}} He is a big fan of esports and games such as Minecraft and Arena of Valor, which he cites as one of the tools he uses to connect with his children.{{cite web |title=ผมก็แค่คนธรรมดาคนหนึ่ง : ธนาธร จึงรุ่งเรืองกิจ |url=https://www.fungjaizine.com/article/interview/thanathorn-playlist |website=Fungjai |date=14 May 2018 |access-date=10 September 2018}}{{full citation needed|date=September 2019}}
In an interview about his style and grooming, Thanathorn revealed that he doesn't use any facial or hair products, moisturizers, or cosmetics. He also revealed that he wears generic white shirts and pleated khakis as a daily uniform. The only investment he makes into his wardrobe is for his climbing and running clothing for his outdoor hobbies.{{Cite news|url=https://voicetv.co.th/read/ByjvP_4az|title=10 เต็ม 10 'ธนาธร' ให้คะแนนการแต่งกายสไตล์นักการเมืองรุ่นใหม่ของตัวเอง|date=30 April 2018|work=Voice TV}}
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