St. Louis Character: Suchin Prapaisilp

Suchin Prapaisilp longed for the American Dream. So in 1975, at the age of 23, the Thailand native moved to the U.S. in search of opportunity. Today he is living that dream with his portfolio of international grocery stores and ethnic restaurants. As the owner of Global Foods Market, King and I Thai Restaurant, Oishi Sushi, Oishi Sushi & Steakhouse and United Provisions, and co-founder of Jay International Food Corp., Prapaisilp is bringing food from around the globe to be enjoyed in St. Louis.

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