Misunderstandings between Thais and expats
“Khun Kriengsak, how long have you been writing your cross-cultural columns?” asks Surapong, an old friend …[More]
Consultant survey finds Coke’s brand image in top 10 in 6 markets
In a brand-image survey, Coca-Cola did very well over a wide area, coming second in the Philippines, fourth …[More]
Thailand tops CG list in Asean
The corporate governance (CG) of Thailand’s top 50 listed firms ranked No.1 when compared with their peers …[More]
Inclusiveness as a management approach
‘Thai people should be more active participants in the international arena such as under the Asean platform …[More]
Values transfer keep family firms afloat
Transferring the core values of the family is one of the key challenges facing a family-owned business in …[More]
Business coaching vs business consulting
Confusion can arise over the meanings of “business coaching” and “business consulting”. This may be the …[More]
Family businesses ‘need to bridge generations’
Family businesses appear to be a key mainstream of global business. But bridging the gaps between the …[More]
Why some corporate-performance scorecards don’t drive performance
One of the hardest challenges in executing strategy is how to align employees towards a common business …[More]
Road map for a low-carbon Thailand
Joint Thai-Japanese study points the way forward for sustainable energy and the reduction of …[More]
Practical and effective approach to building supply chain management capability
We are writing further on the topic of the emerging approach of supply chain coaching. As we have written …[More]
CAC survey finds rise in corruption
The Coalition Against Corruption (CAC) says corruption in the country has risen sharply over the past …[More]
Business scions share insights
Heirs to four of the Kingdom’s most prominent family-run businesses share a common goal: ensuring their …[More]
Human resource development to the fore
Central Retail Corporation (CRC), Thailand’s leading retail conglomerate owned by the Chirathivat family …[More]
Corporate achievement calls for a change in individual mindset
It’s very important for all people in an organisation to contribute to the collective success of their business …[More]
The quest for the right talent
Whenever I discuss business perspectives with top executives or directors of a company, one issue that …[More]
An inspirational leader’s message
While waiting in the lobby of the new DKSH Healthcare office in Thailand, I came across the Hecazine …[More]
Clearing the water
A joint project between Chook Don villagers and SCG Paper has revitalised the Mae Klong River. …[More]
Zombified! or why johnny can’t innovate
Recent years have seen many stories involving zombies, from the novel World War Z to the straight-to-video …[More]
Last rites for boneyard
Old aircraft left to die at Don Mueang must be removed to make way for the airport’s renovation. …[More]
Thai companies need to put employees first
Employers in neighbouring countries Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, recently took steps to increase …[More]
Still a long way to thai business sustainability
Over the past few years, we have seen a gradual shift in the way that companies in Thailand view responsible …[More]
As ye decide, So shall ye innovate
In the last column on April 10, we discussed how an organisation’s decision-making processes predict its …[More]
Female leaders bridge gender gap but more needed
Women will play an even more important role in the fast-changing spheres of global business and politics …[More]
Ready and Able
Disabled people are benefiting from efforts by major companies to use their skills in the workplace …[More]
PTT leads 16 Thai firms on Forbes’ Global 2000 list
Only 16 Thai enterprises – led by PTT, the national oil and gas conglomerate – are included in Forbes’ list …[More]
Anti-Corruption crusader leading for a better thailand
‘Corruption is not an isolated case limited to Thailand. It can happen in any society since people are prone …[More]
Declaring War on Bad Management
Unless you have been really lucky in your working life, you should immediately relate to this headline. …[More]
Coaches VS Trainers
People are often confused about the difference between a coach and a trainer, and unless it is cleared, these …[More]
Supply chain smile … or … Supply chain dangerous
It’s always important to know your odds when dealing with new business partners, ventures or trading …[More]
Advice from a leading industrialist: Be diligent, Be honest, Be frugal
The visitor to the headquarters of Kulthorn Kirby Plc (KKC) can’t help but notice the big sign hanging in the …[More]
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