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They pedal for people
Life, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 14/05/2014
» ‘It’s not a race. It’s not a race. It’s not a race.”
Something rotten in the system
Spectrum, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 16/03/2014
» By most measures, corruption in Thailand today is as entrenched as ever. In the World Economic Forum’s latest competitiveness report, corruption is ranked far and away as the number one problem facing businesses. Transparency International, in its 2013 global survey, ranked Thailand 102 out of 177 countries, twice as bad as Malaysia and a far cry from Singapore’s region-leading place of fifth.
Harvard teacher urges public debate
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 10/10/2013
» What do the wealthiest in society owe to the poor? How shall we define justice? And how should we deal with the issues of equality and inequality within society?
The power of 'impact investing'
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» It is a little-known fact that one of the oldest witnesses to Thailand's evolution in modern history also happens to be one of the oldest and most influential philanthropic organisations in the world.
Rockefeller continues grand tradition of creating opportunity
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 30/09/2013
» Building resilience and creating opportunities will remain two of the key goals for the Rockefeller Foundation over the next decade, says president Judith Rodin.
Time for a clear vision
Business, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 23/09/2013
» There is little doubt that the Thai economy has slowed significantly in recent months as a result of global uncertainties and a cutback in spending by domestic companies and consumers.
Time to walk the talk
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» Awareness about the importance of sustainability and corporate social responsibility among Thailand's top companies has improved by leaps and bounds over the past decade.
Sharing the gains
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» Economic growth has done much to reduce absolute poverty in Thailand. According to the world bank, the poverty rate has dropped from a peak of 42% of the population in 2000 to 13% in 2011.
Putting corporate talent to work
Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 09/09/2013
» You understand that companies should have a greater responsibility to society than profits alone. You have accepted the importance of sustainability in setting your long-term business strategy. Your own staff are enthusiastic and eager to not only do well, but to do good.
'Print not in peril if leaders innovate, Not vegetate'
B Magazine, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 16/06/2013
» How gloomy are prospects for the print media industry? In the US, working as a newspaper reporter was recently ranked as the worst job in the country, behind dairy farmer, postman and lumberjack. Hundreds of newspapers have closed their doors in recent years, as advertising and readers shift to the internet and social media, where anyone can become a publisher and endless content of all shapes and sizes is available for free.