Rising sea levels threaten Bangkok
The biggest looming threat to Bangkok today are rising sea levels. Climate change is causing global warming. There have been numerous studies that have been conducted about rising sea levels caused by human induced climate change. It was concluded sea level rise is due to manmade climate change. There is no question there is extensive […]
What would an alien think
Periodisation training! What is it? For non-athletes or athletes who haven’t done much research on different training styles, it is a method of training to try and improve your performance above and beyond what is possible with over simplified repetition. You can go to war with yourself, sure. You can do this in any session, […]
How to use conflict to strengthen your relationships
With your family and your partner and yes even with your parents When was the last time you had a disagreement with someone you cared about? Likely, not too long ago. Conflict in our relationships is a source of a lot of stress for many of us. At Ruam Chuay, we run workshops on safer […]
How to instill cultural identity in your child – and why it matters
by John Wolcott, Just the other day while eating family dinner, my wife and I started talking about the idea of returning to America. The conversation then transitioned to the differences between Thai and American cultural values and the ways in which Thais and Americans differ. My 7 -year -old daughter, whose eyes darted between […]
THE NEW NORMAL, ONE YEAR LATER
“The corona virus is here to stay,” said the Professor Ooi Eng Eong in the recent zoom webinar on “Covid-19 Vaccinations and Coping with Anxiety” organized by the Singapore Global Network. This was an expected but unwelcomed statement, a reality that most of us find it hard to swallow. In any case, life since the […]
So, what next – Covid career planning
by Alice Osborne, From overwhelming uncertainty to embarking on an unexpectedly exciting path Starting a career has personally been a messy journey of exploration, but it would be silly to expect a perfectly linear process. By doing new and different work with new and different people, I am learning a lot about what brings the […]
HOW SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE OVERCOME UNCERTAINTY
How comfortable do you feel being uncomfortable?by Isabel Valle, Peak Performance Strategist One of our most basic human needs is the need to feel safe. We crave certainty, stability and consistency, and yet, we have to live with constant uncertainty. Operating in a VUCA world, used to describe the rapidly transforming global business landscape, we […]
NAVIGATING THROUGH COVID 19 Austcham
Dear Friends, We are facing an unprecedented time in our history. The world is navigating through uncharted territory in the midst of this global pandemic which is impacting our health, our businesses and the global economy. Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve watched how this pandemic has heightened and many businesses have been forced […]
The first 19th century European merchant to reside in Thailand – Robert Hunter
Robert Hunter (1792-1848) was the first European merchant to reside in Siam. He was the most important intermediary between the royal court for two decades serving as an unofficial diplomat during the reign of King Rama II. Hunter was originally from Scotland. His family were established merchants and traders since the early 18th century. They […]
Business at a crossroads: Are the right Incentives in place?
by Chris Cracknell Economists often say that the private sector is more efficient than government. This may be true, but it feels like a half-finished thought: More efficient at what? Government has certain freedoms that most businesses can only dream of, such as the ability to think on longer timescales, change the rules of the […]