Director Magazine Thailand

Supplying Results

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.

Management

Driving Forward

The Thai auto industry has experienced astronomical growth since the late 1990s and after a crisis-ridden year they appear to be getting back on track. How have industry giants weathered the downturn and what direction do they envision for the Detroit of Asia?

Management

Finance

Public Private Partnerships

The idea of government working with private enterprise to better develop a range of services is not a new one, even here in Thailand. Developing nations can also embrace Public-Private Partnerships although a number of challenges remain.

Finance

Sustainability

Building Energy Management

As government’s get together in Denmark to talk about the latest regulation on climate change, globally business is coming to terms with the need to become more energy efficient.

Sustainability

People

The Man With The Golden Touch

In the third of our Leadership Series Tana Akson looks at the real estate sector and talks to William Wilfong, chief executive and chairman of the executive committee of Golden Land Property Development Plc. 

People

Regulation

US Treaty Enterprises

The Thai - US Treaty of Amity and Economic Relations is a long standing agreement that has benefitted US businesses in Thailand. DLA Piper's Dr. Chanvitaya Suvarnapunya explains the details.

Regulation

Partnerships

Fly Now

From Bangkok to London with Paris and Madrid in between, director Somchai Songwatana and his partner, designer Chamnan Pakdeesuk have grown their brand from a local boutique business into an international label.

Partnerships