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Taking srithai to the next level amid changing social habits
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/05/2013
» 'Throughout our 50-year history, people have always been our prime focus. This is one of the reasons for our growing business here in Thailand, in Asean and 110 countries where we export our products," says Sanan Angubolkul, the chairman and president of Srithai Superware Plc.
From chair maker to chairman: Leading with trust
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/03/2013
» 'Just responding to the competition is not enough. We have to bear in mind all the time that we need to keep our business growing," says Pisith Patamasatayasonthi, the president and chief executive of Index Living Mall Co Ltd. "Since Index was established in 1973, I have tried to expand the business in different aspects in order to grow and be competitive at all times."
Kye chief takes the long view
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 15/11/2012
» 'I foresee that Asean has to be consolidated in a way that each country will perform in its own area of excellence. In the same manner as Thailand's practice of industry clusters, this should be adopted on a larger scale," says Praphad Phodhivorakhun, the chairman of Kang Yong Electric Plc (KYE) and the former chairman of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Talent Pool: How five friends built the modernform empire
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 01/11/2012
» More than 40 years ago, four young men met for the first time at Assumption Commerce College in Bangkok. They teamed up again in 1991 with another friend they had met while studying in the United States to establish a furniture business. Two decades later, all five are still playing leading roles at Modernform Group, one of Thailand's largest furniture manufacturers and exporters.
Preserving the legend, Growing internationally
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 04/10/2012
» 'My management philosophy is based on the same principles held by my mother, Thanpuying Chanut Piyaoui: Whatever we do, we have to be sure that it's the right thing to do. It must be based on the right principles. We must keep our word and promises since our name and reputation are important," says Chanin Donavanik, chief executive of the hotel group Dusit International.