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Enter the gig worker
Business, William Hicks, Published on 16/10/2018
» Tour guides, delivery drivers, translators and taxis are nothing new in Thailand, but online platforms like Grab, Fastwork and Line have reduced barriers to enter these professions down to the simple act of registering an online account.
Use foresight to realise your best future, institute says
Business, William Hicks, Published on 19/10/2018
» Those who don't plan for the future will be victims of it, says Sean Ness, the business development director of the Institute for the Future, which urges governments and businesses to use foresight when planning ahead.
Tiptoeing into peer-to-peer lending
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/10/2018
» Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending is a party that's been raging for over a decade. Old hats like the UK and US are satiated and happy, newcomers like Indonesia are hurriedly working to catch up, while China lays reeling in the corner, having had too much to drink.
Liverpool FC uses digital approach in Thailand
Business, William Hicks, Published on 07/11/2018
» A digital strategy is key to promoting Premier League football in Thailand, says Liverpool FC chief executive Peter Moore.
B.Grimm chief advises caution for renewable energy
Business, William Hicks, Published on 14/11/2018
» Thailand must work smarter and harder to create an effective renewable energy infrastructure, says the chairman and chief executive of B.Grimm.
Making a home for digital nomads
Business, William Hicks, Published on 21/11/2018
» 'There's no place like it in the world," says Quinn Zeda, a graphic design entrepreneur, referring to Chiang Mai's bustling "digital nomad" scene.
Inspiring hope, avoiding heartbreak with the gift of birth
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/11/2018
» The World Health Organization estimates that 11,000 cancer incidences will occur in Thailand among men and women under the age of 39 in 2018.
SandBlast protects kids' Chromebooks from threats
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/11/2018
» Chromebooks are quickly becoming the go-to low-cost laptops for preschool to primary-level students. But with increased access to the internet comes problems ranging from security threats to cyberbullying.
EU pushing GI products for possible FTA perks
Business, William Hicks, Published on 24/11/2018
» The European Union is heavily promoting geographical indication products in Thailand in the hopes that GI will be a top priority in negotiations for an eventual free-trade agreement (FTA).
Brain freeze ain't cheap, says local cryonics firm
Business, William Hicks, Published on 05/12/2018
» Cryogenically freezing oneself has not really caught on in Thailand, or anywhere for that matter, but the service is available for those who want to shell out up to 3 million baht.