Sidebar to story about a then new way to send money home using mobile phones. Explains how Myanmar migrants prefer the traditional means.
* Eko chat app blends corporate email with mobile messaging—Digital News Asia
From 250 applications, Korawad’s team was the only one among the eight selected that comprised high school students. Each team received US$20,000, a mentor, and a crash course in pitching, fund-raising, term sheets, lean management, company visits and paintball combat.
* The 4 Hotels of ‘White Lotus’ Thailand Are Ready For Prime Time—Fodor’s
It may appear that a single Koh Samui hotel (the Four Seasons) stars in the White Lotus Season 3, yet three other 5-star Thailand hotels play bit parts.
* Getting Around Bangkok—Lonely Planet
How to travel around Bangkok by Skytrain, MRT subway, Airport Rail Link, taxis (motorcycle, tuk-tuk and car) and boat (canal and river). Includes how to get to and from the two airports.
* Thailand Beverage Brand Sappe Aims To Double Revenue By 2026—Forbes Asia
Sappe already exports to almost 100 countries: in Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. Its net profit climbed 59% to 653 million baht in 2022. More than three-quarters of revenue came from overseas.
Susan J Cunningham 