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Following in the footsteps of King Bhumibol
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/10/2017
» It was heartbreaking news for Thai people when they heard that their beloved King had passed away on Oct 13, 2016. During his 70-year reign, King Bhumibol Adulyadej did so many things and taught us so many valuable lessons that have helped to guide us in how to properly behave and manage ourselves and our society.
Discipline, good citizenship and organisational success
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 20/04/2017
» It's no longer a surprise when we read about the high number of traffic fatalities and injuries at Songkran. Equally predictable are the complaints that we hear in some quarters whenever authorities announce tougher enforcement measures to prevent fatal accidents before the annual festival when the country's roads are jammed.
Take a closer look at diversity
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/03/2017
» Society is more complex than it used to be, which has allowed us to enjoy new and exciting experiences. The bad news is that change and complexity have become a never-ending phenomenon. We therefore have to face and handle changing conditions, which includes dealing with constantly moving business targets.
Seven key principles for becoming a moral leader
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/08/2016
» 'With every word we utter, with every action we take, we know our kids are watching us. We as parents are their most important role models," US First Lady Michelle Obama declared at the Democratic Party convention in Philadelphia last month. In a powerful speech, she reminded us all of the responsibility we have to future generations.
We do need another hero (and more of them)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 05/05/2016
» Everyone loves a hero and, one way or another, everyone also wants to be a hero. So when Ratchanok Intanon became the first Thai to be ranked No.1 in world badminton, Thai people were happy and for a while they forgot all the problems we are facing.
Songkran's food for thought
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 22/04/2016
» Another Songkran festival is behind us, leaving memories both happy and sad, along with some lessons we should heed. What should have been an opportunity to spend a memorable and mindful time with families turned out for some to be a hectic week of wrongdoing, road accidents and other misbehaviour that we don't associate with peaceful people in the Land of Smiles.
Compassionate leadership in action at KTB (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/09/2015
» 'Our human-resource (HR) transformation intends to bring fairness back to our people at Krungthai," says Vorapak Tanyawong, president of Krungthai Bank (KTB).
The Sustainable Road to Success bears fruit for Thai Nakorn Patana (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 26/06/2014
» Supachai Verapuchong was 25 years old and just out of the monkhood, where he had spent one-and-a-half months after finishing his master’s degree, when he embarked on the most challenging assignment of his young career.
Courage under fire: Learning from a real thai hero
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 30/05/2013
» Many stories have been told of heroism during World War II. The bold and courageous action of Oskar Schindler, who saved 1,200 lives, was the basis of a novel and blockbuster movie, Schindler's List, which won seven Oscars including Best Picture in 1994. Irena Sendler, a Polish nurse, is also praised as a heroine who smuggled 2,500 children to save them from the Holocaust.
Advice from a leading industrialist: Be diligent, Be honest, Be frugal
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 04/04/2013
» The visitor to the headquarters of Kulthorn Kirby Plc (KKC) can't help but notice the big sign hanging in the main lobby, which declares "Be Diligent _ Be Honest _ Be Frugal".