Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has built on his wealth over the past 12 months.

The Leicester Mercury says Srivaddhanaprabha has seen his wealth soar by £800 million over the past year, according to a list of global billionaires.

Srivaddhanaprabha is now estimated to be worth £1.8 billion, a report by US magazine Forbes has stated.

The City chairman, owner of Thailand-based duty free business King Power, is ranked at number 714 on the list, up from 1,154 last year. He has also moved from the 11th to sixth richest person in Thailand.