But this young operator stands out for his uncanny ability to market himself, opening doors in the country's highest business and political circles.
The thing is, you wouldn’t recognize his name, even if you tried.
His savvy use of social media and relentless self-promotion soon made him a fixture in the high-profile party scene, where he rubbed elbows with power brokers and billionaire heirs.
Soon, he was living the nepo baby lifestyle, even bragging that he purchased a branded residence in Bangkok.
His failure to deliver a political victory for a former cabinet secretary, despite overpromising and still getting a rich payout, didn't slow his meteoric rise.
He used those same connections to elevate himself to First Couple name-dropping status.
Things came to a head during an evening of heavy partying where he ended up molesting one of the First Couple’s society associates.
The offended party was so shocked he immediately reported the incident to his powerful friend, and it wasn’t long before this young operator was quietly fired from his short-lived government stint.
The trouble doesn’t stop there, with some of his publishing ventures now facing difficulties.
His wings might be clipped for now, but those who know him say he could return with a new scheme as the 2028 elections come into view.
Meanwhile, let this serve as an important reminder to others: in the business of scaling the social ladder, these kinds of missteps can rapidly turn a steep climb into a hard fall.
Miguel R. Camus has been a reporter covering various domestic business topics since 2009.
