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China's mighty Belt and Road ambitions
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 26/05/2017
» Two weekends ago, China put on a massive show when world leaders gathered in Beijing for the Belt and Road Forum to hear President Xi Jinping outline his plan for a grand project: the Belt and Road Initiative.
Global economic outlook: Cautious optimism for new year
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 30/12/2016
» December has come once more. To me this is the time to assess how we did the previous year and to think about what might lie ahead. I think we all agree that this has been a year of Black Swan events -- extremely surprising developments that have major consequences.
The gig economy and the future of work
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 29/07/2016
» For the past several years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about why we have to work the way we do. Why do we need to be in the same place from 9-5 for five days a week to do our jobs, when we could be anywhere in the world and still deliver exactly the same output? Why shouldn't we take on inspiring new projects whenever we want and work the hours that suit us?
When less could be more: Let's enjoy life in 2016
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 01/02/2016
» I really like the first month of a new year, especially the first day. It feels like there is plenty of time left to begin doing new things and to consider the big picture. And even though the long holiday is over, there is no need to feel sorry. This is because more are around the corner -- Chinese New Year in February and the Thai New Year in April.
The curious paradox of Thai education
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 03/07/2015
» One of the oldest and most prestigious international academic competitions opens tomorrow in Thailand. The International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) will be held in Chiang Mai until July 16. This is the first time Thailand has held such an important event since its inception 56 years ago.
Reducing inequality does not necessarily equal taxing the dead
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 28/11/2014
» One of the most talked about topics these days is the inheritance tax. Last week, the cabinet approved in principle the draft inheritance tax bill, which has yet to go to the National Legislative Assembly. If it is passed, inheritances worth more than 50 million baht will be taxed.
The world is getting spooky this Halloween
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 31/10/2014
» Halloween is here. My mother-in-law in the US is busy picking out pumpkins for the day. Her grandchildren are busy dressing up as ghosts and witches on one of the oldest of Western holidays. Each year on Oct 31, children in costumes go from door to door to collect treats from their neighbours, while adults spend the night at frightening Halloween parties. I also have plans this Halloween and am looking forward to a good laugh.
Thai democracy: The end or the beginning?
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 30/05/2014
» A lot of things have happened this month. For a start, I am one year older and, hopefully, happier. I also finally got started on doing many things I had long wanted to do but kept putting off. On a broader level, the Thai economy is doing even worse than expected — it contracted by 0.6% in the first quarter from a year earlier. More surprising was last week’s swift coup, transformed so quickly from a state of nationwide martial law.
No degree, no problem: Follow the road to riches
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 25/04/2014
» This is probably one of the hottest months we have experienced and my electricity bill is rising rapidly with the temperature. In fact, I seem to have had a lot of expenses lately, especially paying for services of non-college workers.
2014 markets: Don't worry, but don't be too happy
Business, Tientip Subhanij, Published on 31/01/2014
» Happy Chinese New Year! The start of a year usually brings hope and optimism into our lives. For the global economy, the Year of the Horse promises to be a better year despite the recent currency crisis in emerging markets. Many of the challenges we faced have either abated or have been overcome.