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He bought an abandoned tin mine in Phuket in 1984. Now, his hotel chain is worth over $200 million

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Ho Kwon Ping is the founder and executive chairman of Banyan Group .

The 72-year-old is a hospitality company with a portfolio of 12 global brands, more than 80 hotels and resorts.

He was jailed in his youth for being pro-Communist .

Ho was an outspoken student activist against the Vietnam War .

In 1994 , the group's flagship luxury resort " Banyan Tree Phuket " opened its doors.

Banyan Group was launched as an umbrella brand for the multi-branded portfolio.

"Innovation doesn't drop from the sky.. it was a response to a need," said Ho .

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