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Jakarta's language rule a step backward
Asia focus, Umesh Pandey, Published on 06/04/2015
» Just when I thought my country was becoming a basket case when it comes to caring for foreign investors, one of our Asean brothers just made Thailand look at little better by proposing a rule unmatched for sheer stupidity.
Making the new language of leadership a habit
Business, Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 21/09/2018
» We all have our habits. One we all have in common is brushing our teeth every day. When we want to maintain, improve or master something, creating habits and practising them are an important part of the journey.
What do great leaders have in common? They listen
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/06/2016
» Have you ever noticed that you prefer to discuss things with some colleagues and not with others? One reason could be the way a person behaves during a conversation. He or she will demonstrate a willingness to listen to what you have to say rather than shifting their eyes to glance at a smartphone or some other distraction.
Marketers should put their trust in innovators
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 19/03/2015
» 'Business has only two functions — marketing and innovation," American management consultant, educator and author Peter Drucker once said, and he was right, although I would reverse the order, as innovation must create the products to be marketed. But helping marketers with innovation has shown me that marketers think like Drucker, with marketing being primary and innovation secondary.
Country gets set for China arrivals
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 09/01/2023
» When the Department of Disease Control announced on New Year's Eve that Thailand would no longer impose Covid-19 screening measures on Chinese visitors, the move quickly stirred a heated public debate.
Hospitality training in Thailand: The best is yet to come!
Published on 14/02/2020
» With Thailand witnessing an ever-improving number of guests visiting the country each year, as it is well-connected to other surrounding countries in Asia, more and more students freshly graduated from Universities or colleges, choose to work within the hospitality field.
All hail Asean's warrior princess
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 08/03/2021
» I couldn't believe that I hadn't been to the cinema for nearly a year. Blame Covid-19 for putting movie theatres off-limits, leaving us no choice but to entertain ourselves at home. It's no substitute for the pleasure of the big silver screen, but for the sake of my health, I had no choice.
Standing out in the crowd of alternative financiers
Business, Published on 22/02/2020
» Having flown 1,400 kilometres from Singapore to Bangkok with a mission to empower small businesses through online equity crowdfunding, Hong Sin Kwek came a long way to establish one of the country's licenced crowdfunding platforms, whose untapped potential is ample.
The diverse workforce: What's in it for you?
Business, Arinya Talerngsri, Published on 23/10/2019
» A workforce with the same types of people, those of similar interests and like-minded thinking, may be limited in terms of what it can achieve. It's also one where you are less likely to grow as long as you remain in your comfort zone.
Tech veteran turns focus to Thailand 4.0
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 07/12/2019
» Being sincere to build trust, staying positive, pushing boundaries and having a long-term plan are aspects of the philosophy that has cast Dhanawat Suthumpun, managing director of Microsoft Thailand, as one of the leaders of a local tech industry in which he has had a hand for more than 25 years.