March - April 2010
Director Magazine Thailand
On meeting Thai Airways president Dr Piyasvasti Amranand one thing was clear - this is a man that means business. Showing determination and compassion, he spoke at length to Director’s Pattamaporn Kittipanachol to spell out his hopes and dreams for the airline, and how he intends to make a difference.
Pursuing business opportunities in emerging markets can be extremely rewarding, but it comes with an added element of risk from the potential for political and economic instability. Susan Yee from insurance giant Marsh writes on political risk cover.
Coming to office during the most difficult economic conditions the globalised world has seen meant Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanich had to hit the ground running. Director talks to him about the work he has done and the challenges that remain.
Editor's Column
A certain characteristic of the Chinese Year of the Tiger is volatility; a year associated with massive change and great upheaval. Are we set to be entering uncertain times yet again?
Between the time of me writing and you reading this editorial Thailand could indeed have begun a period of great change as the fall-out from certain court cases is felt. The reaction of those involved is unpredictable.
To gauge how government feel about the year ahead Director talked with Finance Minister Korn Chatikavanich and he shared his views on the prospects for the Thai economy. However, due to the events I mentioned above, you may be reading this with a new minister at the helm. Then again, maybe not.
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