In Thailand, discussions about home-grown business schools invariably includes Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University, better known as Sasin. For years, Sasin has been ranked among the top 10 business schools in Asia, and in January 2010, it became the first Thai university to receive accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).
One of the few things all sides agree on after the recent red-shirted protests in Bangkok is that business suffered. The size or type of business mattered little as offices closed, staff were relocated and business, in the CBD, came to a halt. Director’s Greg Lowe spoke to some businesses affected by the protests to find out how they have coped with the aftermath.
In the current business climate a good business is also a responsible business - and that’s responsibility on all levels: economic, environmental and social. These are the foundations for Siam City Cement’s Geocycle business and Director discovers how it works in practice.
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.
Despite its short life, lebua has become a brand closely associated with modern day Bangkok. Much of this is due to the vision of CEO Deepak Ohri and his constant drive for success, and his ability to instill his passion in his staff. Director’s Pattamaporn Kittipanachol spoke with him to discover how he makes it work.
Large corporate brands have had their fair share of criticism over time, especially when entering developing markets. Tesco Lotus CEO Steve Hammett understands this, but also believes there is a positive influence. He believes his firm has brought international best practice standards to many Thai businesses and opened up many opportunities for export.
As Thailand has moved onto the international stage the spotlight has fallen on corrupt practices in the country on a more regular basis. Director’s Greg Lowe spoke with National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Professor Pakdee Pothisiri to discover how he is tackling the problem.
Number crunching, or accountancy, has historically been seen as a male dominated profession full of dull, boring people but at KPMG’s Bangkok office, CEO Kaisri Nuengsigkapian is aiming to challenge perceptions with the introduction of the ‘People Passion Department’.
With 40 years experience in pushing for sustainable change, Mechai Viravaidya, founder and chairman of the Population and Community Development Association (PDA), continues to propose winning strategies for sustainable rural development through partnership with the private sector.
Thailand's current economic crisis, fuelled by the spiralling global downturn and the fallout from domestic political turmoil, is a crunch point for most local businesses. PCS managing Director Heather Suksem explains to Director how their work with the IoD is helping them progress.
One of the few things all sides agree on after the recent red-shirted protests in Bangkok is that business suffered. The size or type of business mattered little as offices closed, staff were relocated and business, in the CBD, came to a halt. Director’s Greg Lowe spoke to some businesses affected by the protests to find out how they have coped with the aftermath.
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.
