David Puttnam is a self-confessed optimist; a quality he believes stood him in good stead in his successful career as a film producer. “People have got to believe in something,” he says. “It’s like movies. Midnight Express would not have been the success it was if he hadn’t got out of prison. Chariots of Fire, […]
Thailand’s medical tourism industry is the world leader, but as a major Bangkok hospital demonstrates, safety is as vital as value for money.
At the Greater Mekong Investment Forum in Bangkok, experts agreed that Myanmar is not a country for those with short-term vision. BY MARK BIBBY JACKSON
2015 is a big year for the climate change agenda. In December, negotiators will descend upon Paris to sign a new universal and legally binding treaty to tackle the issue. Yet as oil apologists and environmental campaigners dispute the impact of greenhouse gas emissions, business people are seizing the advantage of government subsidies to profit […]
Launched in June, Thailand’s Licensing Facilitation Act promises to make doing business in the Kingdom, more transparent and accountable.
At the Greater Mekong Investment Forum in Bangkok, experts agreed that Thailand had a unique opportunity to secure its place at the centre of the sub-region.
By Mark Bibby Jackson, Editorial Director ASEAN Forum Southeast Asia is set for a seismic change. When the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) comes into force in December this year, the region will be transformed from a bunch of independent nations loosely held together by a common geographical bond into a 600-million strong trading bloc. Whether […]
The signs are that 2015 will be a successful year for Bangkok’s MICE industry. Horizon Thailand talks to a company right at the epicentre of the Thai capital’s exhibition business. It used to be said there were three rules of business success – location, location and location. This is something the owners of Royal Paragon […]
The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) presented the opportunity for Thai hotel groups to showcase their wares in front of buyers from across the world. The 2015 ASEAN Tourism Fair (ATF) presented the perfect opportunity for Thai hotel brands to reach a targeted market. Held in the Myanmar capital of Nay Pyi Taw from 22 to […]
Thailand is the largest manufacturer of automobiles and autoparts in ASEAN, but what will the car industry of the future resemble? A key question facing the automotive industry is what will be the car of tomorrow. Depleting oil reserves and rising environmental concerns have made the gas-guzzler a thing of the past, but what will […]