Sustainability and solar energy

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the world. This is a moment of truth for people and the planet alike. Covid and climate have brought us to a threshold and we have to move forward sustainably. The good news is that there is a lot of work being done all over the world to move towards […]

NATO phonetic alphabet

As an international businessman working in Bangkok, Thailand may I make an impassioned plea for all businesses, hospitals, schools, government departments in Thailand to equip their switchboard (and indeed all staff) with a copy of the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet, commonly known as the NATO phonetic alphabet or ICAO phonetic alphabet.   With the greatest respect to our Thai […]

Ecotopia at Siam Discovery

 I am always excited to attend events which focus on creating awareness towards a zero waste lifestyle. Ecotopia was an event organised to focus on a green community of mindful people who believe that they can create a better world. Events like this are a reminder that there are many eco conscious entrepreneurs in Bangkok […]

Emotional Intelligence Has 12 Elements. Which Do You Need to Work On?

by  Daniel Goleman and  Richard E. Boyatzis Esther is a well-liked manager of a small team. Kind and respectful, she is sensitive to the needs of others. She is a problem solver; she tends to see setbacks as opportunities. She’s always engaged and is a source of calm to her colleagues. Her manager feels lucky […]

Drawdown solutions

Thailand is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and its impacts.  Located on the equator and as part of the Mekong River Basin, the impacts are already being felt — beginning with the most vulnerable.  This year, the region experienced the worst drought in almost half a century, affecting growing seasons, damaging […]

Google launches balloon-powered internet service in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya (CNN)A fleet of balloons has begun providing internet service to remote areas of Kenya, Google’s Project Loon and Telkom Kenya announced. It’s the first balloon-powered internet to launch in Africa, and the first non-emergency commercial deployment in the world, the two companies said. According to a statement, the project will use a fleet […]

Preparing for future change and our new world

Today, we face changes that are happening faster than ever before. Change is great as it presents both individuals and businesses with new opportunities to reach new heights of success. But change can also be unsettling and disruptive for some. At the end of the day, we are all humans. Though we can learn to […]

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Bangkok Madam: chapter 4 Thai Massage

Mmmm. . . Mika made a wordless sound of pleasure, despite herself. “Cheb mai kap (is it painful)?” a gentle voice asked worriedly. “Mai, mai, sabai dee (no, no, it feels good),” Mika assured him with a smile, her eyes closed. This is heaven… Mika tried to refrain from letting out any more sounds so […]