Tourism is big business in Thailand. The Kingdom attracts more than 35 million people annually and consistently ranks among the top 10 tourist destinations in the world. While there’s no question that the sector has brought an economic windfall to the country, tourism doesn’t come without costs to the local
Aging Society – The Global Trend, its Consequences, and the Role of Technology
Are you wondering what the global aging trend is all about? Dr. Noel Greis (Director of the Center for Digital Enterprise and Innovation at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School) shared her insights about the causes and implications of the “silver tsunami” as well as some of the
NextGen Aging – Shaping a Smart Future for an Aging Society
Kenan Institute Asia, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler School of Business and the Gillings School of Global Public Health, are co-organizing the ‘NextGen Aging – Shaping a Smart Future for an Aging Society’ conference on November 7, 2018 at Dusit Thani Hotel.
NextGen Aging brings together
A Guide to Thailand’s Buddhist Festivals and Public Holidays
Along with amazing tourist sights, some of the friendliest people and finest cuisine, Thailand has many holidays and festivals to enjoy. There are local cultures to consider and being aware of holiday and festival dates is a good idea to help enhance your Thailand experience.
Below you can find some explanations
Big Rock Project – Thailand 4.0 Initiative
The Ministry of Science and Technology has allocated a budget of 3.29 billion baht to implement 14 key initiatives to help tackle poverty and inequality through science through the ‘Big Rock’ project. Click on the banner on this page to download the full details. The 14 initiatives can be divided […]
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21st Century Inspiration Camps: The first step to students programming a robot, instead of being replaced it
An economic tsunami is coming our way – robots, automation and digital technology are making once reliable, well-compensated jobs obsolete. Today, Thai kids, more than ever before, must be able to think critically and dynamically apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to solve complex problems. Without developing key 21st
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Thailand drops three places in World Competitiveness Rankings
The 2018 International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Rankings placed Thailand in 30th position, its lowest position since 2015. Of particular note were a set of social issues that critically need addressing, such as youth unemployment, long term unemployment and lower rate contribution of employers to the social
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Sharing Knowledge to Promote Financial Freedom
Sky-high household debt in Thailand drains opportunities for individuals and impedes development for the country more broadly. To address this challenge, Kenan Institute Asia empowers individuals with the financial knowledge necessary to achieve financial freedom.
Kenan understands that when people have strong financial literacy skills, they will be able to
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Kenan management convene for annual retreat
Kenan Institute Asia held its annual management retreat on 18-19 May to set strategic priorities and discuss how best to use its expertise and resources to tackle the complex development challenges facing Thailand and the Southeast Asian region.
Under the leadership of Kenan’s Chairperson, Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham, and its Vice-chair
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What is the AEC? Why does it matter? And where is it going?
Download attachments: ASEAN Economic Community
The AEC, meaning ASEAN Economic Community, was established in December 2015 between 10 member states: Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand. Its ultimate goal is to allow for the free movement of goods, skilled labor, services, and investment. The AEC