Premier League: Leicester City's late chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha to be honoured with statue at King Power Stadium
6 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Leicester City's late chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha to be honoured with statue at King Power Stadium

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Leicester’s late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha will be immortalised with a memorial statue at the King Power Stadium after his death in a helicopter crash. London: Leicester’s late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha will be immortalised with a memorial statue at the King Power Stadium after his death in a helicopter crash. Thai billionaire Vichai was among five people killed when his helicopter crashed outside the King Power following Leicester’s match against West Ham on 27 October. “I plan to commission a statue of my father, for outside King Power Stadium, as a permanent and fitting tribute to the man that made it all possible.

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Leicester City owner’s family takes record claim against helicopter company over crash
5 days, 11 hours ago

Leicester City owner’s family takes record claim against helicopter company over crash

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The family of Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Leicester City …

Jamie Vardy pays tribute to Kun Vichai as memorial garden is opened on anniversary of death
5 years, 2 months ago

Jamie Vardy pays tribute to Kun Vichai as memorial garden is opened on anniversary of death

Daily Mail  

Jamie Vardy looked close to tears during an emotional memorial service on the first anniversary of the death of former Leicester chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. Sunday marks one year since the tragic crash took place just outside the King Power Stadium and the Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Memorial Garden was officially opened to remember the Thai businessman. Jamie Vardy appeared close to tears …

Prince William, Kate Middleton visit King Power Stadium to pay tribute to late Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
6 years, 1 month ago

Prince William, Kate Middleton visit King Power Stadium to pay tribute to late Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

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Vichai’s helicopter plummeted to the ground moments after taking off after a match against West Ham. London: Prince William and his wife Kate visited Leicester’s King Power Stadium on Wednesday to pay tribute to late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who was killed in a helicopter crash last month. During their time at the club, William and Kate met charities and fans …

Premier League: Leicester City players to wear special shirts in tribute to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
6 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Leicester City players to wear special shirts in tribute to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

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Leicester City players will wear shirts with club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s name embroidered on them when they play their first home match since the Thai tycoon was killed in a helicopter crash Leicester City players will wear shirts with club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s name embroidered on them when they play their first home match since the Thai tycoon was killed …

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: Billionaire businessman who helped bring the Premiership to Leicester City
6 years, 2 months ago

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: Billionaire businessman who helped bring the Premiership to Leicester City

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. This was definitely not the case with Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, …

Thailand elite mourn Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha as week-long funeral ceremonies begin
6 years, 2 months ago

Thailand elite mourn Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha as week-long funeral ceremonies begin

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Vichai’s tragic death stunned Thais who had followed his fairytale-like success and the days since have been filled with heartfelt comments from admirers, footballers, friends and relatives. Bangkok: The elaborate funeral of Leicester City’s Thai owner and duty-free mogul Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha began at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok Saturday evening, as members of Thailand’s business and political elite came in …

Leicester pay tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha with special T-shirts and Thailand flags
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester pay tribute to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha with special T-shirts and Thailand flags

Daily Mail  

Leicester players and fans paid an emotional tribute to their owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash last week, by displaying Thailand flags and wearing special shirts. The Leicester squad look visibly emotional as they link arms and pay tribute to their late chairman before kick off Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's son Aiyawatt lays a wreath on …

Leicester fans given free breakfast in tribute to their late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester fans given free breakfast in tribute to their late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Daily Mail  

Leicester fans were given free breakfast in tribute to their late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha on Saturday morning. Leicester fans were given free breakfast in tribute to late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha Supporters were at the King Power Stadium ahead of the Foxes' league match at Cardiff Before heading to south Wales, fans were also able to sign the book of condolence …

Leicester will to fly to Thailand for Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha funeral
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester will to fly to Thailand for Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha funeral

Daily Mail  

Leicester City's players will attend the funeral of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha in Bangkok to honour the club's popular owner following his tragic death. Srivaddhanaprabha died shortly after last Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Ham when his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium in an incident which also killed four others. Jamie Vardy and wife Rebekah visited a memorial to Vichai …

Leicester star Jamie Vardy heartbroken after death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester star Jamie Vardy heartbroken after death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Daily Mail  

Jamie Vardy has revealed it has been the 'hardest week' of his life after the shocking and tragic death of Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. The Thai billionaire and four others were killed when his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium following last weekend's Premier League clash with West Ham. Leicester's Jamie Vardy was speaking in an interview with …

Leicester to open book of remembrance for Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester to open book of remembrance for Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Daily Mail  

Leicester will open a book of remembrance on Tuesday for fans to pay tribute to owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha following his death, with City Hall being lit up in his honour. The 60-year-old Thai billionaire was among five people killed when his helicopter crashed shortly after taking off from the King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. Leicester's owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was …

Leicester City helicopter crash: Kasabian's Tom Meighan mourns club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after tragedy
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester City helicopter crash: Kasabian's Tom Meighan mourns club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha after tragedy

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has …

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha son is likely to lead Leicester forward after helicopter tragedy
6 years, 2 months ago

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha son is likely to lead Leicester forward after helicopter tragedy

Daily Mail  

Amid the outpouring of emotion for the loss of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, as matters of football shrunk into inconsequence, the inevitable question as to what happens next began to be whispered. L-R: Thailand FA president Somyot Poompanmoung, his wife Potjaman Poompanmoung, wife and son of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, Aimon and Aiyawatt, at the shrine on Monday morning Aiyawatt, known as Top, was …

Fans leave messages after tragic death of billionaire owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
6 years, 2 months ago

Fans leave messages after tragic death of billionaire owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

Daily Mail  

Leicester City fans have left hundreds of touching tributes to their billionaire owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha outside the King Power Stadium after he and four others perished in a tragic helicopter crash on Saturday evening. An aerial shot of the shrine created by the flowers, shirts and scarves left by supporters outside Leicester City's King Power Stadium following owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's …

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: The architect of Leicester City's rise from second-tier side to Premier League champions
6 years, 2 months ago

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: The architect of Leicester City's rise from second-tier side to Premier League champions

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In the wake of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha passing, his contribution to the city of Leicester and its football club have been recognised by numerous fans and footballers. London: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Thai billionaire owner of Leicester City, who died after his helicopter crashed outside the Premier League club’s stadium on Saturday, will be remembered as the author of one of football’s …

Leicester City helicopter crash: ‘Heartbroken’ Kasper Schmeichel leads tributes to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester City helicopter crash: ‘Heartbroken’ Kasper Schmeichel leads tributes to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An emotional Kasper Schmeichel vowed to "honour" Leicester …

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: Funding Leicester's fairytale
6 years, 2 months ago

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha: Funding Leicester's fairytale

The Hindu  

Leicester City chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died when his helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium after Saturday's 1-1 draw against West Ham United, will be forever associated with his club's finest hour and one of the most remarkable triumphs in sporting history. Srivaddhanaprabha's decision to sanction Claudio Ranieri's appointment as manager was met with a lukewarm response after predecessor …

Leicester City Chairman Confirmed Dead in Post-Match Helicopter Crash
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester City Chairman Confirmed Dead in Post-Match Helicopter Crash

Slate  

A helicopter carrying five people crashed into a parking lot outside Leicester City’s King Power stadium on Saturday shortly after the team’s match against West Ham United. On Sunday, Leicester City announced that Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the club’s chairman, died in the accident. Struggling to find the right words.but to me you are legend, an incredible man who had the biggest …

MARTIN SAMUEL: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was Leicester's miracle man
6 years, 2 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was Leicester's miracle man

Daily Mail  

Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha pictured wearing a Leicester City scarf in October 2015 It was one of the most evocative, yet strangely incongruous, sights in football. The popular owner helped Leicester defy huge odds to win the Premier League title in 2016 Travel by helicopters, by light aircraft, has grown much more commonplace as football's wealth has increased. The full extent of …

Helicopter belonging to Leicester City owner crashes in flames outside club's stadium
6 years, 2 months ago

Helicopter belonging to Leicester City owner crashes in flames outside club's stadium

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A helicopter belonging to Leicester City Football Club's owner has …

Leicester City helicopter crash: Who is owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabh and what impact has he had on the club?
6 years, 2 months ago

Leicester City helicopter crash: Who is owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabh and what impact has he had on the club?

The Independent  

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Chilling sound of Leicester City owner's helicopter crashing outside the King Power stadium
6 years, 2 months ago

Chilling sound of Leicester City owner's helicopter crashing outside the King Power stadium

Daily Mail  

The moment the Leicester City owner's helicopter crashed outside the club's stadium can reportedly be heard as pundits talk about football in the BT studio. Shortly after Leicester's 1-1 draw with West Ham flames enveloped a nearby car park where Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha's helicopter fell to the ground near the King Power stadium earlier tonight. A BT Sport broadcast appears to …

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