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Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Transport: Interview
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Interview: Arkhom Termpittayapaisith What major ground transport upgrades are current priorities for government spending? ARKHOM TERMPITTAYAPAISITH: Thailand has lagged behind in terms of planned infrastructure upgrades in air, sea and ground transport over the past 10-20 years, so investment in all modes of transport is critical. That being said, around 85% of the nation depends on ground transport…
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Sombat Kitjalaksana, Managing Director, Bangkok Expressway and Metro: Interview
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Interview: Sombat Kitjalaksana To what extent will government infrastructure projects continue to drive Thailand’s GDP growth in the short to long term? SOMBAT KITJALAKSANA: I believe that infrastructure development in Thailand is perhaps the most important economic success factor at present, and the government has selected the right direction in emphasising and prioritising investment in infrastructure…
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Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International (THAI): Interview
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Interview: Usanee Sangsingkeo What competitive advantages does Thailand hold with regard to its goal of becoming a regional hub for global aviation and aerospace? USANEE SANGSINGKEO: Thailand is centrally located in South-east Asia, and boasts an efficient logistics network across land, sea and air transport, which has led to a well-developed regional connectivity. In 2016, some 98 airlines operated…
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Virapatna Thakolsri, Managing Director, Biopharm Chemicals: Interview
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Interview: Virapatna Thakolsri How is ASEAN harmonising regulatory standards for drugs and pharmaceutical products? VIRAPATNA THAKOLSRI: While the member states of ASEAN have been discussing the harmonisation of pharmaceutical standards for quite some time, this initiative admittedly has not been moving forward as quickly as we hoped. Although the region has made strides in bringing standards in…
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Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, President, Asian Institute of Technology: Interview
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Interview: Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai In what ways are degree preferences among students at Thai universities and institutes currently being shaped by industry demand? WORSAK KANOK-NUKULCHAI: For us, the trend is very clear, in that the current global geopolitical situation has shifted international education towards the theme of “Looking East”. I believe that this is a windfall for truly international…
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Teerakiat Jareonsettasin, Minister of Education: Interview
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Interview: Teerakiat Jareonsettasin In which specific areas of educational reform is the Ministry of Education (MoE) planning to focus its efforts in the short term? TEERAKIAT JAREONSETTASIN: In recent years the MoE has placed great importance on education reform, including engaging in much-needed restructuring and reorganisation of our administration. One major proposed policy is to enable students…
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Dipak Jain, Former Director, Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration: Interview
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Interview: Dipak Jain Given renewed government efforts to stimulate innovation-based industries, how can Thai institutions drive entrepreneurship among students? JAIN DIPAK: In understanding the need for entrepreneurship among new graduates and young professionals, it is important to consider the historic context of the global business model as a whole. Businesses have evolved tremendously over the…
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Weerasak Kowsurat, Chairman, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB): Interview
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Interview: Weerasak Kowsurat How has significant growth in tourism contributed to the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) segment in Thailand? WEERASAK KOWSURAT: Thailand enjoyed a significant boost in tourist arrivals over 2016, and the MICE industry made a significant contribution to this tourism growth. MICE travellers spent an average of 3.5 times more than the average leisure…
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Leanne Harwood, Vice-President of Operations for South-east Asia and Korea, InterContinental Hotels Group: Interview
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Interview: Leanne Harwood What impact has Thailand’s strong rebound in tourist arrivals had on the nation’s hospitality sector, and what is expected for the future? LEANNE HARWOOD: Strong numbers in tourist arrivals in 2016 and recent years have had a positive impact on the hospitality sector, and this is reflected in key metrics. In Bangkok alone, the hotels industry has seen an increase in…
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Chaipatr Srivisarvacha, CEO, KT ZMICO Securities Company: Viewpoint
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Viewpoint: Chaipatr Srivisarvacha As the hub of ASEAN, Thailand has good prospects with significant growth potential. A large current account surplus and strong international reserves make the country less susceptible to external shocks, while low inflation and a low unemployment rate indicate relatively strong economic fundamentals. Thailand is in a very competitive position, ranked 34th among 138…