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Taking solace in regime's fight on corruption
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 21/07/2014
» How bad is corruption in Thailand? A quick perusal of the literature is enough to plunge even the most optimistic person into despair, whether it be about attitudes towards the legal system and police, civil service, tax, land or customs bureaucracies.
ING committed to Thailand
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 20/06/2014
» No question, Thailand's ongoing political soap opera has taken a toll on the economy over the past year, as policy risks have led companies and consumers alike to sit on the sidelines in anticipation of the next steps made by the junta.
Growth stunted by political turbulence
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 08/05/2014
» How much has Thailand's political dysfunction hurt the economy? The country already seems likely to post the weakest growth rate in the region at below 3% this year, or barely changed from an already anaemic 2.9% growth recorded last year.
Harvard teacher urges public debate
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 10/10/2013
» What do the wealthiest in society owe to the poor? How shall we define justice? And how should we deal with the issues of equality and inequality within society?
Rockefeller continues grand tradition of creating opportunity
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 30/09/2013
» Building resilience and creating opportunities will remain two of the key goals for the Rockefeller Foundation over the next decade, says president Judith Rodin.
Time for a clear vision
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 23/09/2013
» There is little doubt that the Thai economy has slowed significantly in recent months as a result of global uncertainties and a cutback in spending by domestic companies and consumers.
Time to walk the talk
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» Awareness about the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility among Thailand's top companies has improved by leaps and bounds over the past decade.
Putting corporate talent to work
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» You understand that companies should have a greater responsibility to society than profits alone. You have accepted the importance of sustainability in setting your long-term business strategy. Your own staff are enthusiastic and eager to not only do well, but to do good.
Sharing the gains
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» Economic growth has done much to reduce absolute poverty in Thailand. According to the world bank, the poverty rate has dropped from a peak of 42% of the population in 2000 to 13% in 2011.
The power of 'impact investing'
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» It is a little-known fact that one of the oldest witnesses to Thailand's evolution in modern history also happens to be one of the oldest and most influential philanthropic organisations in the world.