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The most dangerous time of the month
Published on 27/09/2023
» It's the last day of the month. On this Friday, eight motorcycle drivers are waiting at the perimeter of a factory, 60 km from Bangkok. A throng of workers exit the factory. They hand over their ATM cards to the drivers, who know the passwords. Nobody smiles. They speed off, return twenty minutes later, having emptied the accounts for the debts owed with 10% to 30% interest for the month.
The Doors of Perception: 2022
Published on 01/12/2021
» George Orwell said, “To see what is in front of one’s door needs a constant struggle.” Business leaders must continually look beyond the door. What do they see now?
Healthcare in Thailand – Where's the potential?
Published on 30/12/2020
» Predictions are hard, especially about the future. One year ago, nobody would have believed it would be facemasks that would get us through the current pandemic. But we still need vaccines and technology solutions for a permanent fix.
The Next Decade: Where will the Jobs Be?
Published on 26/10/2020
» What will I be when I grow up? is a question that fascinates youngsters and even those on the cusp of adulthood. Only a decade ago, it seemed that with the right skills, university degree or family connection, employment was easy as buying a train ticket. Careers were limited only by aspiration. But what's in store for our sons and daughters?
Artificial Intelligence: How realistic is the claim that AI will change our lives?
Published on 01/09/2020
» Artificial Intelligence (AI) stakes a claim on productivity, corporate dominance, and economic prosperity with Shakespearean drama. AI will change the way you work and spend your leisure time and puts a claim on your identity.
The value of an education: A transformational story
Published on 17/06/2020
» Inspiring people often come from humble beginnings.
Post COVID-19: What should we expect?
Published on 27/05/2020
» COVID-19 has disrupted everything with whiplash effect. The science is unsettled, there's no single approach by governments, and news coverage is schizophrenic. Let's examine what is expected for society, community, family and personally.
How the last three months changed your next ten years
Published on 22/04/2020
» We cannot understate the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis, but its moment in time will eventually pass. Take comfort that life will not return to normal.
Transferring from local to international school: A Thailand case study
Published on 24/03/2020
» Natchariya "Mai" was seven years old at the time she transferred from a Thai school to an international school in Bangkok. She entered Grade 2 at the end of the Thai school year, mid-way through the international school year, as the calendars are not in sync.
Medical Cannabis: Thailand leads worldwide healthcare promotion
Published on 28/02/2020
» Thailand was the first Asian country to amend its laws to allow for medical cannabis. The amendment is narrow, essentially allowing only research and development activities under license with public institutions and consumption with a medical certificate. Companies are positioning for the eventual commercialisation and expecting similar liberalisation throughout Asia. In the “green rush” to develop markets, companies must not ignore the answer to that core business question.