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Fighting back against exploitation
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2021
» As sharing economy tech companies plot major mergers and initial public offerings (IPOs) this year, they are running into problems in Thailand as the state, labour organisations and restaurateurs attempt to push back against the exploitation inherent in their business models.
From down and out to the 'Tesla of Thailand'
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/06/2020
» On the surface, Somphote Ahunai, one of Thailand's few self-made billionaires, is easily compared to Elon Musk -- the ostentatious, genius Tesla founder, who is as well known for his prophetic futurisms as for his frequent, unbecoming Twitter outbursts.
At Chiva-Som resort, healthy optimism amid disappointment
Business, William Hicks, Published on 18/04/2020
» 2020 was supposed to be a breakout year for Chiva-Som resort and its second-generation chairman, Krip Rojanastien.
Blockchain stands at the precipice
Business, William Hicks, Published on 03/12/2019
» Following the crash in cryptocurrency prices, the future of blockchain remains uncertain, yet enthusiasm abounded at the World Blockchain Summit held in Bangkok on Monday for the potential of this fledgling technology.
B5bn Verso School rounding into form
Business, William Hicks, Published on 20/09/2019
» Bangkok will soon be getting its largest, priciest and roundest international school, thanks to a 5-billion-baht joint venture of U City Plc, a subsidiary of BTS Group Holdings, and Fortune Hand Ventures Ltd, a Hong Kong education firm.
The price of fame
William Hicks, Published on 01/08/2019
» More Thais are making a living on youtube and instagram as infliencers, but cultivating an image requires attention
The price of fame
Business, William Hicks, Published on 01/08/2019
» The nature of self-employment is changing. For many, it is not just about working jobs for clients independently, but creating your own brand, gaining fans and finding new ways to monetise internet fame.
Phillip Morris International tries lobbying against e-cigarette ban
Business, William Hicks, Published on 29/07/2019
» Phillip Morris International (PMI), the manufacturer of Marlboro cigarettes, is actively lobbying the Thai government to reverse a ban on smoking alternatives like e-cigarettes and "heat not burn" tobacco products.
Basis opening international school
Business, William Hicks, Published on 04/06/2019
» Bangkok's wealthy and expat community will soon have yet another high-end international school to choose from as the US education company Basis International Education Holdings opens a new school in Bangkok this August.
King's College to open sister school in Bangkok
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/03/2019
» Wealthy Bangkok parents will be getting yet another choice of private schools for their children next year when King's College International School Bangkok opens in the Ratchada-Rama III area.