Watch Making Sustainability Sexy with Thai-Swedish beauty pageant titleholder Maria Poonlertlarp on CI Talks and be inspired to live a sustainable life. Join Maria on her conservation quest by becoming eco friendly and taking care of nature to make the world better.

Making Sustainability Sexy with Maria Poonlertlarp.

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Making Sustainability Sexy

Get ready for our new "Sustainability Matters" web series with inspirational videos starring Maria Poonlertlarp, former Miss Thailand Universe, and the energetic, volunteer-led Trash Hero movement. Join us on a journey of discovery to make sustainability sexy and cool.

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Living a Sustainable Life

Have you ever wanted to express yourself through art, but felt like there was no way to make it happen? Watch "Alex Face on Becoming a Street Artist" to learn how he turned his passion for art into career success and get 5 self development tips to make your art a reality.

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Alex Face on Becoming a Street Artist

This is the story of Thailand's former pro gamer, Mickie Pongphop Rattanasangchod who went from Bangkok internet café to compete in the world’s biggest esports league. In his video talk, Mickie shares 5 tips on how you can improve your game and be a better Esports player.

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How I Started My Gaming Career

Bon Jakobsen is here to show you how to become a team player and Mickie shares how he broke into the world of professional eSports to be paid to compete internationally. Then you will meet Alex Face, a local graffiti artist with a global price tag. You can take on the world.

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You Can Take on the World

Since being crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2017, Maria Lynn Poonlertlarp has been on a journey to learn how best she can live her own life sustainably. From fashion to food, she is exploring all the pillars that make up her entertainment and personal life whilst also inviting as many people as possible to join her.
Maria Poonlertlarp is on a mission to inspire people to live a more sustainable life and to get behind environmental issues. Her quest has included co-founding SOS Earth in 2019 and using it as a platform to promote creative activities and challenges that inspire passionate advocates.
In 2021, she became the Ambassador of Food Systems for World Animal Protection Thailand with a focus on factory farming. She is also an Ambassador of Sharks for WildAid and is on a mission to stop the demand for Shark Fins by showing how harmful the harvest is to our blue ecosystem. Maria manages her own YouTube channel and also hosts the TV program 2 Degrees on ALTV (Thai PBS) since 2021, where she explores environmental solutions to tackle the climate crisis.
<h2>Environment Calling</h2>
Whilst filming the 2 Degrees series, the entire crew stopped to watch a magnificent Brown Spotted Himalayan Vulture soaring above them on the air thermals. It was at that point that Maria said to herself &ldquo;I am one hell of a lucky person&rdquo;. The bird species is very rare and the experience made Maria feel so grateful to be alive.
It was at this time that Maria knew that channeling her energies into sustainability, conservation and the protection of biodiversity was what she was meant to do.
<h3>Live. Explore. Learn. Grow.</h3>
Since dedicating her time to conservation, Maria has found that the more she explores this field, the more she explores nature, the more she learns about herself. Secondly, whilst following her path to sustainability, she has met many open-minded, loving people along the way, who are pushing for a beautiful future and are helping to make the world better.
These are the things that inspire her, fueling her passion for conservation, giving her hope for a better tomorrow. Maria believes that if we can&rsquo;t live freely, happily, and healthily then the purpose of life itself is eroded. We should all be able to live a free, happy and healthy life but to guarantee this requires positive reinforcement, learning and peaceful coexistence.
<h2>Personal Philosophy &amp; Motivation</h2>
Maria believes that what goes around comes around, a very Buddhist philosophy. Her interpretation of this is that we get out what we put in; the more energy you invest in what you are doing, the more you will get out of it.
Her source of motivation comes from two quotes; the first from her father who instilled in her that &ldquo;You regret what you don't do&rdquo;. The second is &ldquo;It&rsquo;s never too late and it&rsquo;s never too soon&rdquo; from Mitch Albom, and these form her day-to-day mantra.
We all live different lives, explore different things and speak, act and think differently. These are the things that make us all unique and Maria is still finding her path in this respect.
What makes Maria truly unique though is that if she hadn&rsquo;t been crowned Miss Universe Thailand and hadn&rsquo;t become a television presenter, model and actress, she would have either been an academic, focusing on astro physics, or a professional roller skater or perhaps a combination of both.
<h2>Personal Life &amp; Education</h2>
Born to a Swedish father and Thai/Chinese mother, Maria attended international school in Bangkok. Through family and friends, she has been immersed in a culture of western and asian perspectives from an early age.
She attended international school in Bangkok before graduating from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University with a BSc in International Business Administration. She went on to gain her MSc in Business and Consumer Marketing from Stockholm Business School, Stockholm University.
In her spare time, Maria&rsquo;s passions are singing and dancing which are her guilty pleasures; guilty because she thinks that her dancing style is weird and, as for singing, when she is alone she is unapologetic.
<h3>Awards &amp; Accolades</h3>
During her career, Maria has received a growing collection of awards and accolades including:
<ol>
<li>MThai Top Talk-about 2018: The most talked about female person</li>
<li>Attitude 7th (2018): Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement</li>
<li>Youth Award for World Peace World Peace Conference, Stockholm, Sweden (2019)</li>
<li>Thairath : Person of the Year Award (2020)</li>
<li>Certificate as a Person who Promotes LGBT Equality and Promotes Human Rights Work, UNAIDS and APCOM (2020)</li>
<li>The 7th Kinnaree Thong Public Award (2021) : นางงามผู้ประโยชน์ต่อสังคม</li>
</ol>
<h2>The People Who Inspire Maria Poonlertlarp</h2>
Aside from nature and the environment, many people have inspired Maria along the way and continue to do so from the teams of people that she works with each day, to her family, friends, boyfriend and dog!
Where environmental inspiration is concerned, Singh Wannasingh, Lynn from Climate Strike Thailand, Vijo from Ourland, Baitong Miss Earth Fire, Richie the Vegan, and N&rsquo; Oat from Save Studios are all on her list.
On the global stage, Maria is inspired by Rob Greenfield, David Attenborough, Jane Goodall, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Al Gore, and Mahatma Gandhi.
She also would offer a standing ovation to Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Elon Musk, Pangina Heals, Sabina Meisinger, Cindy Sirinya, Khun Daeng Kanasut (Miss Universe Thailand Original Team), Yo Yossawadee, Pa Ped (makeup artist), P Pom Vinij, P Ae Dum (Kiss Models), and so many designers, artists, comedians, and magicians.
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Maria Lynn Poonlertlarp

Thai-Swedish beauty pageant titleholder Maria Lynn Poonlertlarp was crowned Miss Universe Thailand in 2017. She is co-founder of social enterprise S.O.S. Earth, an Ambassador for Food Systems and sharks for WildAid. Read her biography and join Maria on her path to sustainability.

Alex Face is arguably Thailand&rsquo;s most recognizable graffiti artist, and not just because he long utilized his own countenance as his trademark tag. His original and expressive work has earned him an international reputation as a master of his craft. His pieces have even sold at auction for as much as $20,968. But if you were to ask Alex, he would tell you that he owes his recent worldwide success not to his artistic prowess, but to the birth of his daughter.
Alex was born Patcharapon Tangruen in Chachoengsao, Thailand. His passion for creating began at an early age and ultimately led him to Bangkok&rsquo;s King Mongkut Institute of Technology, where he obtained a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in fine arts. With his formal training complete, Alex began looking for an alternative to the monotonous, drawn-out process of traditional academic art. He found that alternative in graffiti.
Unable to control his newfound passion, he took to spray painting his face on empty spaces across Bangkok; and so Alex Face was born. On more than one occasion, his attempts to enliven the city got him into trouble, but they also helped him build a small, though devoted following.
Following the birth of his daughter, Alex began to reevaluate the nature and purpose of his graffiti. No longer would he be content tagging buildings with his own image. Instead, he would create a character based on his newborn child, one that would act as a vehicle for social commentary and political criticism. He Christened this character &ldquo;Mardi&rdquo;.
While you might not know Mardi by name, you may well recognize the image of a disenchanted infant clad in a tattered rabbit onesie. According to Alex, the character is intended to represent the fragility of childhood innocence in a world that is increasingly concerned with power and profit margins.
Depictions of Mardi can most commonly be seen in Thailand, yet her message is one that transcends cultures and traditions. Alex hopes this will allow his creation to spark a global change in attitudes towards the poor and less fortunate. &ldquo;One thing we need,&rdquo; he says, &ldquo;is food, not money&rdquo;.
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Alex Face

Find inspiration from Alex Face (Patcharapon Tangruen), a Bangkok graffiti and street artist whose artwork is collected internationally. Read his coach profile and biography to discover the origins of Mardi and how the social messaging character has become a powerful brand.

A teacher. A mentor. A hard worker. A crowd pleaser. These were just some of the words used to describe Pongphop &ldquo;Mickie&rdquo; Rattanasangchod as he received the inaugural Dennis Hawelka Award. Indeed Mickie was - and is - all of those things. He is also a professional gamer, a streamer, a dreamer, an entrepreneur, and, most importantly, he is unapologetically himself.
But how did this ever-smiling kid go from playing computer games in a Bangkok internet cafe to competing in the world&rsquo;s biggest esports league? To answer that question, we have to go back to 2016. It was in that year that Mickie traveled to California to represent Thailand in the Overwatch World Cup. Even as it became clear his team would not make it beyond the group stages of the tournament, Mickie&rsquo;s smile never dimmed. His playfulness and positivity captured the heart of the American audience, as well as the attention of Team EnvyUs.
Shortly after the Overwatch World Cup, Team EnvyUs found themselves down a player in South Korea&rsquo;s OGN Apex tournament. EnvyUs leaders reached out to Mickie and offered him a spot on the team. Never one to turn down an opportunity to play, Mickie put on an EnvyUs jersey and helped his newfound teammates win the entire tournament. But the trophy and the cash prize were secondary to him. The most important thing was that he had finally achieved his dream of being a professional gamer.
But even with his boyhood dream fulfilled, Mickie wasn&rsquo;t going to be complacent. He returned to the United States and signed with Dallas Fuel ahead of the inaugural Overwatch League. There, he further established himself as a fan favorite, passing his infectious smile on to his fans, his teammates, and even his opponents. His unwavering optimism and showmanship even helped attract casual fans to esports, something which had long been thought impossible.
In 2020, Mickie inked a deal to become a full-time content creator with Dallas Fuel&rsquo;s ownership organization. This meant retiring from active competition, but competition never meant much to him anyway. His new position would allow him to focus on what mattered most: connecting with his audience.
Today, Mickie streams 10 hours each day, sharing stories and jokes with the fans who have supported him throughout career. His entrepreneurial spirit unrelenting, he continues to expand his online empire, moving ever closer to his ultimate goal of becoming a billionaire.

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Mickie Pongphop Rattanasangchod

How did a kid playing computer games in a Bangkok internet café end up competing in the world’s biggest esports league? Dubbed “The Smiling Assassin”, Pongphop “Mickie” Rattanasangchod had created a personal brand and worldwide name in the gaming industry by the age of 14.

Bon Prisa Jakobsen came into the limelight as one of Thailand&rsquo;s very first YouTubers when she launched her channel in 2010. She quickly grew a loyal following with her unique formula of sharp-tongued humor, critical realness and caustic jocularity, infused with a generous dose of sarcasm.
In 2012, she took a six year sabbatical from YouTubing to become a morning TV show host with Workpoint Entertainment, producing a show called &ldquo;Suay Chiab Neiab&rdquo; (beautiful-crisp-excellent). Targeted at Thai women, the program covered beauty tips, health and business.
In 2018, Bon made a come-back on her YouTube channel, this time with more of a lifestyle angle that explored life perspectives but still with a sense of fun. A fervent believer in giving back to the world in whatever way you can, her mission was to help make people&rsquo;s lives better.
Bon has never succumbed to the &ldquo;YouTube influencer&rdquo; mold; trying to sell beauty and slimming products. Her YouTube channel has been as much about motivating her to embark on an enriching journey that explores work, relationships, family, health &amp; beauty, as it has been to share with her followers.
Rewinding to 2004, Bon became the Thailand English Speech Champion, beating three other finalists from Chulalongkorn University. One of the proudest moments of her life, this also ignited her interest in public speaking and motivated her to become a public speaking coach and, later, an executive coach.
This gave rise to her being a newsroom host on television in Thailand from 2016 and to being awarded the position of official public speaking coach for contestants in Miss Universe Thailand 2019. She has since developed this aspect of her career to executive coaching as well.
An ardent believer in the Creative Economy, Bon also continues to champion Thai Patoong, the traditional dress of women in Thailand and neighboring countries. Although the Patoong has long since fallen out of fashion in Thailand, Bon provides an online destination for women to share their passion and knowledge to help preserve cultural identity.
Bon Jakobsen graduated from Ramkhamhaeng University with a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Prior to this she attended Arrow Vale Highschool in the UK. She currently lives in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Bon Prisa Jakobsen

Bon Prisa Jakobsen is an executive coach and online content creator who created a name for herself as one of Thailand’s pioneering YouTubers back in 2010. She has been a TV show and newsroom host whilst fueling her YouTube channel for women who are inspired by her quick wit.

Jackie Wang became the first female Country Director of Google Thailand when she was promoted in 2019. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing Google&rsquo;s sales and business development operations in the country.
Her career with Google began in 2014, initially as part of the sales team in Thailand before spending a year in the US where she worked as a brand manager for key products like Nest Thermostat and Nest Cam. On returning, she was Industry Head of Google Thailand, looking after Auto and CPG clients, before her promotion in 2019 to Country Director.
Jackie took on the leadership mantle just as the global pandemic was about to take hold. Under her leadership, usage of Google services in Thailand increased dramatically. For example, in the first half of 2020, YouTube watch time in Thailand grew by 20% over the same period during the previous year.
Leading Google Thailand through the pandemic minefield, Jackie was quoted to say &ldquo;Since the virus first began to spread, our focus at Google has been on making sure people have the information and tools they need&rdquo;. Jackie set goals for Google Thailand in response to the pandemic designed to support a sustainable recovery:
<ol>
<li>Promote Authoritative and Reliable Information</li>
<li>Support Education and Learning</li>
<li>Contribute to Business Continuity and Economic Recovery</li>
</ol>
Through the pandemic, she led her team to forge close relationships with government, health and education sectors, nonprofit and community organizations and business. While Google Thailand had existing and established partnerships and programmes, she was keen that they would be there to quickly respond to urgent challenges as they surfaced.
Ms Wang was instrumental in launching the Saphan Digital programme which, in partnership with the commerce ministry and industry organizations, equips Thai businesses, NGO&rsquo;s and individuals with digital know-how to maximize their business and employment opportunities. She also was behind a US$800 million (approximately 24 billion Thai Baht) fund, established during the pandemic, to support small businesses by giving them access to finance, ad credits and grants.
Prior to Google, Jackie was General Manager for Commonwealth at McCann Worldgroup where she was responsible for all advertising activities in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and Japan for the GM Chevrolet regional hub. Her resume also includes General Manager for MRM, a digital division within McCann Worldgroup.
Jackie Wang graduated from the University of Washington with a BA in Communications. Fluent in Thai, she is an alumna of Ruamrudee International School Bangkok.

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Jackie Wang

Jackie Wang was promoted to Country Director of Google Thailand in 2019, after joining the organization as a Brand Manager in 2014. A role model for women in leadership, Jackie is at the forefront of defining and advising on the future of work and successful hybrid work models.

Krating Ruangroj Poonpol (Krating Poonpol), is currently President of Technology at KBank and Group Chairman of Kasikorn Business Technology Group (KBTG). Dubbed &ldquo;The Godfather of Startups&rdquo; in Thailand, Krating is both a Stanford and Harvard graduate and has an ever expanding list of accomplishments and accolades to his name.
His origins though, were modest. He attributes much of his success to two primary school teachers and his mother, whose motto is indelibly imprinted on his brain: &ldquo;Dream high, fight hard, and never give up&rdquo;. From his father, he got &ldquo;ideology in society&rdquo;; the need to help people grow so that they can make a positive impact on the lives of those around them.
<blockquote>Dream High, Fight Hard, Never Give Up</blockquote>
<h2>A Passion for Education</h2>
Despite attending a very local school in rural Thailand, Krating has had a passion for education ever since his early years. It was at this school where he met two primary school teachers who literally changed his life and set him on a path which gave him his inspiration for business success.
One teacher went out of their way to cheer Krating up, which fuelled his self confidence. The other teacher was responsible for instilling a love of science. The school had no high tech equipment but this teacher had plenty of wisdom. He would use nature to exemplify scientific experiments; Krating recalls being taught the concept of surface tension but going on &ldquo;a field trip&rdquo; to watch a spider walking on water.
This teacher inspired Krating to enter a science Olympiad for which he spent 4 years studying to ultimately be awarded a gold in physics.
<h3>Career Path: Medicine or Engineering?</h3>
Krating&rsquo;s father wanted his son to pursue medicine but his son was scared of both blood and ghosts to such an extent that he has even said he would have been Thailand&rsquo;s, if not the world&rsquo;s, worst doctor. Nevertheless, he passed the entrance exams for the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Siriraj Hospital but decided it was not his field and chose to pursue engineering instead.
Ultimately, Krating won a scholarship to study an MBA at Stanford University, graduating in 2007. He attended the Harvard AMP 199, and also the Kauffman Fellow Program in 2018.
Also in 2018 and continuing his passion for education, Krating Poonpol launched the Education Disruption Conference and Hackathon which, in its inaugural year, attracted 1,300 participants. In 2020, over 500 people from more than 150 teams participated in the hackathon.
<h2>Work Experience</h2>
After graduating from Stanford, Krating attended 9 interviews with Google who eventually offered him a job. He started working for them in Silicon Valley as a Qualitative Marketing Manager before being promoted to Global Lead Marketing Manager of Google Earth.
He describes his time spent at Google (7 years in total) as being &ldquo;hard work which was never monotonous&rdquo; and this reflects the company&rsquo;s philosophy to "Have fun and change the world".
Krating Poonpol&rsquo;s resume also includes past work as a McKinsey consultant, the investment manager of a PE firm, and the market strategy and planning manager of Rejoice and H&amp;S for P&amp;G Thailand.
<h2>Founder, Entrepreneur &amp; Venture Partner</h2>
Krating Poonpol is the founder of Disrupt University in Thailand, a startup school offering courses to entrepreneurs. His motivation to set up this University was to help other people learn faster than he did. One of the University&rsquo;s courses is VC 101, a three-day course that aims to help produce the best investors in Thailand.
Krating is well known for establishing Disrupt Technology Venture, one of the largest Thai startup incubators. Its purpose was to be the leading startup education and pre-accelerator in Southeast Asia. In 2017 alone, it raised over Bt. 250 million for startups.
A venture partner at 500 Tuk Tuks, this micro VC fund focuses on Thailand and Southeast Asia and invested in 57 startups during its first 3 years including FinAccel (US$2.5 Billion valuation), Carsome (US$1.6 Billion Valuation ), and Pomelo (more than US$190 M fund raised). Krating Poonpol is a founding partner of ORZON Ventures, a US$50 million venture fund.
He is also the founder of dtac Accelerate, which quickly became a &ldquo;best in class&rdquo; model in Southeast Asia, with a 70% follow-on funding rate.
<h2>Achievements &amp; Accolades</h2>
Krating has been named &ldquo;Young Global Leader&rdquo; by the World Economic Forum (WEF). The Nation Multimedia Group in Thailand nominated him as &ldquo;Thailand Businessman of the Year&rdquo; in 2016. He has been ranked fourth by IDG/IBM in their list of Top 50 ASEAN CIO&rsquo;s and in 2021 as &ldquo;Most Inspiring Leader of Thailand&rdquo; and &ldquo;Most People-Focused CEO of Thailand.
Krating was also the first Thai to be selected to participate in the Kauffman Fellow Programme; a prestigious honour which is the reserve of the world&rsquo;s finest venture capitalist who, collectively, manage US$60 billion (Bt1.96 trillion) globally.
<h2>Krating Poonpol: Success in Life</h2>
Krating Poonpol is Thailand&rsquo;s very own alpha self-made whiz-kid who says that he is fuelled by ambition, application and drive which motivates him to help numerous people who seek the same career trajectory as him.
He was born premature. He was bullied at school for being small. His parents were civil servants with aspirations for their child, but also plenty of guidance. There was no silver spoon or preferential treatment. Krating&rsquo;s success is down to sheer determination and hard work.
The current President of Technology at KBank and Group Chairman of Kasikorn Business Technology Group (KBTG) believes that parents should be navigators for their children. They should open as many doors as possible for their children whilst giving them the freedom to think outside the box. He advises parents to look at what talents their children have.

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Krating Poonpol

After winning a scholarship to study at Stanford and spending 7 years getting “work experience” at Google’s Silicon Valley headquarters, Krating Ruangroj Poonpol returned to Thailand on a mission to become a catalyst that helps other entrepreneurs succeed in business.

Anontawong Marukpitak (Rut) is Head of People at LINE MAN Wongnai, a company founded in 2010 as a Thai restaurant review platform, which merged with LINE MAN in 2020 with a shared vision to create a unicorn startup and provide consumers with an end-to-end food platform which, by 2023, would have pole position in Thailand.
Today LINE MAN Wongnai has evolved to become a lifestyle platform that &ldquo;connects Thais to good stuff&rdquo; through its comprehensive content and users&rsquo; reviews on restaurants, recipes, beauty, and travel.The company describes itself as an O2O (Online-to-Offline) service.
Anontawong manages around 700 employees ranging from web developers to delivery drivers. &ldquo;Head of People&rdquo; is a job title that he prefers over &ldquo;Head of Human Resources&rdquo;. He feels that the latter is impersonal and that employees should be regarded as &ldquo;people&rdquo; and not just resources:
&ldquo;When we see the employee as a person, we will be more considerate towards them, treat them with respect and extend to them our duty of care. When employees know that they are well taken care of, they will extend the same level of care to customers. This is how a service-oriented organization can grow sustainably.&rdquo;
Anontawong attended high school in New Zealand before graduating with a Bachelor's Degree (first class honors) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Asian University in Thailand. His first job was as a programmer for Thomson Reuters Company. After two years in this role he moved to the technical support department where he stayed for another 5 years but, in Information Technology, he knew that he had not yet found his passion.
In 2009 an opportunity arose in Reuters for a Communications Specialist which Anontawong applied for and got. He remained in this role until 2014 and in 2013 also completed a Master of Arts in School of Language and Communication, at NIDA. In 2014 he was promoted to Communications Manager and remained in this role until his move over to Wongnai in 2016.
Anontawong has also authored two books and is a prolific blogger regularly posting articles that explore subjects such as career, relationships and other perspectives. He also writes his own column and regularly hosts workshops attended by his blog and social media followers on Time Management, Storytelling, Presenting, Communications, Leadership and more.
Anontawong lives in Bangkok where he is married with two children.

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Anontawong Marukpitak

Anontawong Marukpitak (Rut) joined Wongnai as Head of People in 2016 where he manages a team of around 700 diverse employees. A prolific blogger, he is also the author of two books and regularly hosts workshops to help people develop skills for the future of work.

Duangrit Bunnag is one of Thailand&rsquo;s foremost architects and, together with his Bangkok firm Duangrit Bunnag Architect Limited (DBALP), he is the designer behind major hotel, resort, shopping mall and airport projects in both Thailand and Indochina including the sumptuous Hotel de la Paix in Luang Prabang, Laos and The Naka Phuket.
But his notoriety hasn&rsquo;t just come from designing 21st century landmarks on green field sites. In fact, locally, he is more known for his portfolio of urban and riverside regeneration projects in Bangkok. These include The Jam Factory, The Never Ending Summer and Warehouse 30 all of which occupy repurposed warehouse sites that have been transformed into chic design statements.
&ldquo;Possibilities lie within the domain of the context. Sometimes, it is best to follow your instincts. The idea of creativity is not about creating something, rather, it&rsquo;s about eliminating something that blocks you from your creativity.&rdquo;
Within these repurposed sites, Duangrit hosts a multitude of business types, not least his architectural firm, DBALP. But he has also, in the process, become a restaurateur and cafe owner, an artisan bookshop owner, a creator of tourist attractions, a hive for market stalls which attract young artists and a figurehead for Bangkok&rsquo;s creative future.
Dunagrit was a pioneer in Bangkok where urban and riverside regeneration was concerned. He can, in many ways, be accredited for the wave of property developers and entrepreneurs that followed who have since given old, historic and nostalgic buildings a new lease of life in Bangkok.
Duangrit is also known for being an extremely vocal and influential voice. Passionate about igniting Thailand&rsquo;s creative economy, he is a driving force behind creativity and generating a sustainable creative economy in Thailand. His influence extends way beyond the draughtsman&rsquo;s table, blueprints and buildings.
Duangrit was fortunate enough to find his passion for creativity, art, design and architecture at a young age. He graduated in 1989 with a degree in architecture from Chulalongkorn University and then furthered his studies at London&rsquo;s elite Architectural Association School, graduating in 1995 with a Diploma in Design.
An award winning architect, he won Project of the Year at the World Architecture News (WAN) Interior Design Awards and Wallpaper voted The Naka Phuket, &ldquo;Best New Hotel&rdquo; in 2014.
"A creative space is meant to offer the widest diversity of experiences and inspire fresh thinking.&rdquo; Duangrit Bunnag.

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Duangrit Bunnag

A leading architect in Thailand, Duangrit Bunnag is a campaigner and figurehead for developing and sustaining Thailand’s creative economy. Behind some of Thailand’s most innovative architectural designs, he is also an inspirational creator of many urban regeneration projects.

Ticha, whose full name is Kanticha Chumma, is a Thai model and actress who rose to fame after winning a national modeling competition called The Face Thailand in 2016.
Ticha was born on February 19, 1995 in Phuket, Thailand to what she describes as your average dysfunctional family. Her parents separated in her childhood and her mother (who Ticha is devoted to, describing her more as a &ldquo;best friend&rdquo;) remarried and Ticha duly moved to Sweden.
She attended school in Sweden before returning to Thailand at the age of 13 where she was enrolled briefly into Satree Phuket School. Soon after though, she retraced her footsteps back to Sweden where she completed her high school education, graduating with an International Baccalaureate. Back in Thailand she has also been admitted to the Bangkok School of Management, studying for a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Ticha pinpoints two significant turning points in her life. The first was moving to Sweden where she could experience and immerse herself into an entirely new culture and hangout with new friends who had different perspectives to those in Thailand. She accredits her time in Sweden, and exposure to multiple cultures, for the broadmind and accumulated life experiences that she has today.
The second major turning point or milestone was winning The Face Thailand in 2016; one of her big successes in life. This win brought with it opportunities; a nationally recognized name which fuelled her social media presence, film work, being cast in soap operas (Lakorn), advertising jobs, emcee (MC) work and more.
Ticha is an avid TikTok content creator. She is passionate about dancing as, in her opinion, dancers make for passionate lovers. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and playing golf, tennis, badminton and volleyball.
Ticha describes herself as being successful despite not being an expert in anything. She has chosen to accumulate knowledge through work experience; every time she goes to work, she gains more know-how and the easier it becomes. As an MC, she has learned to feel the vibe of the audience and respond accordingly, for example. Her work also enables her to constantly meet more people, thereby expanding both her network and exposure.
Moving forward, Ticha is committed to making an impact within Thailand&rsquo;s entertainment industry. Helping people, inspiring them and having an impact on them are the ingredients that motivate TIcha towards fulfilling her vision.
She has launched her own sex-ed and relationships YouTube channel with an objective to spark change by influencing Thais to speak openly and without embarrassment about sexual issues, a project that is about influencing a deeply rooted culture.

Find out about Ticha Kanticha Chumma from her CI Talks coach biography. Find inspiration from a Thai model, actress & influencer who wants to talk about sex.

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Ticha Kanticha Chumma

Find inspiration from Ticha Kanticha Chumma, a Thai model, actress & influencer who wants to talk about sex to spark change in Thai culture. Ticha (nickname) won The Face Thailand modeling competition in 2016 and has continued to carve a successful career in entertainment.

I dream of a world where we can leave our homes and breathe fresh air, where we can play in the canals and drink the water from the rivers. But most importantly, I dream of an equilibrium where all living beings on this planet can live together compassionately and sustainably.
<h2>MAKING SUSTAINABILITY SEXY</h2>
Hi, everyone. I'm Maria Lynn, former Miss Universe, Thailand. I'm an actress, singer and model. I'm a co-founder of social enterprise S.O.S. Earth, Ambassador for Food Systems of World Animal Protection and I am currently exploring insect based protein.
I am the last born of three, but I grew up quite alone because my brothers left for university when I was quite young. This might have been the big reason why my mom sent me off to do a lot of activities.
Also, my dad was very adventurous. He took me on a lot of adventures. When I was only 11 years old, he made me do a scuba diving course with him to get licensed for open water diving.
But as a youngster, I was someone who was totally afraid of the wild. When I went into the forest, I was scared of everything. When I went diving, I was also scared of everything.
I didn't realize how lucky I was until now, and I'm super grateful that I had the opportunity to experience all of these things. My dad took me on all these adventures and I got to experience so much of nature. Today, those experiences are always at the back of my mind.
<h2>SPARKING A PASSION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT</h2>
The thing that inspired my passion for the environment was university.
When I went for my first year abroad, I studied in the Netherlands and we would walk to school every day. We would bike, we would spend time in parks and this is when I really started caring about what being outside was like.
When I came back to visit Thailand, I realized we couldn't spend that much time outside in Bangkok. There were so many cars, so much pollution. Time was spent in department stores and I felt like this wasn't right. This didn't feel natural to me.
Three years after that, when I was 24, a lot of things started happening to my health and I realized that this was caused from the pollution that was outside, from the food that was filled with chemicals and not clean, and from my own lifestyle that was quite unhealthy as well.
And when my mom's health, someone that I loved, was starting to get affected as well from the pollution, from things that were outside, this is when I realized that something needs to change in order to protect our environment, not just for myself, but for the people that I love.
<h2>THAILAND'S CONNECTION WITH NATURE</h2>
I think in Thailand, we actually have a lot of people who are still very connected with nature. We have a lot of wisdom about the forest, about ancient herbs or medicines, and even Buddhism that actually has a big foundation within and from nature.
For example, how a forest fire in one area comes from the fact that we eat meat in another. Or the fact that holding a cloth bag isn't what's going to save the environment. Or how all of us actually have a role to play. Even businesses in how trash ends up in landfill.
We still have a lot to learn about the connectedness of everything, and this is something that should be very easy because in Thailand we actually have beautiful nature, we have great national parks.
Generally, Thai people really care, but we might have been swayed along the lines to live in a more consumerist society, a more materialistic society, which has made us end up here today.
<h2>SOS EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS</h2>
So some of the projects that SOS Earth has been involved in, ranges from air pollution to forest fires to waste segregation, trash in our canals and biodiversity. It&rsquo;s so diverse because the environment is really everything around us.
We started off with a more problem-based mindset; here is the problem, how do we fix it? There's this environmental issue here, what do we do? But we soon realized that this is a really tough approach as no one wants to consume negative news. There's already so many bad things happening in the news today. So we switched our mindset to something more solution-based.
These days we're really focused on finding the solutions that are out there. We present that to the Thai people and see who wants to come help us, who wants to help fund a certain cause or who wants to help a certain cause in a different area. And there's really something for everyone.
The most recent thing that we've taken part in is really pushing for cleaner air. Air pollution is a silent killer, and it's something that's really affecting a lot of people that we love and our society as a whole.
We've managed to fund over 150 schools in the northern region with air filters. The reason we have to provide these nurseries with air filters is because the kids spend their time at the schools, 8 to 9 hours a day, five days a week. Inhaling the fumes from air pollution (PM 2.5), has a really negative impact on their health, and also a negative impact on their IQ.
While we're still pushing and helping organizations such as Thailand Clean Air Network, to push through the Clean Air Act, we also have to do something now. So that's where the air filters came in, to provide these kids with air filters and cleaner air in their schools for five days a week.
<h2>5 STEPS TO GET STARTED WITH SUSTAINABILITY: BE THE CHANGE</h2>
So here are my five key takeaways for you to find your path to sustainability and how to drive it in society. There really are so many solutions out there that you can play a role in. So here's how you can play a role.
<h3>WHAT ARE YOUR PASSIONS?</h3>
The first key takeaway involves drawing a Venn diagram of three circles.
The first circle, I would like you to draw and ask yourself, what are your passions? For example, for me in this circle, my passions would include singing, dancing, exploring eco-friendly fashion, going to art exhibitions, meeting friends, watching movies, and reading random things about physics. The list goes on.
Write down your passions in this first circle.
<h3>WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT?</h3>
So the second key takeaway is to ask yourself what you&rsquo;re good at and to list these in the second circle.
For me, I'm good at connecting, I'm good at bringing people together. So really ask yourself, what are your qualities that you really shine at? What are your strengths? Think about the subjects at school that you were good at or the things that you are frequently complimented on.
Write these down in the circle.
<h3>IDENTIFY THE PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS</h3>
Our third key takeaway is to identify both the problems and possible solutions which is our third and final circle.
First, write down all the problems that you know that are out there and the solutions. There are so many things that are happening in our environment today; flooding, forest fires, air pollution and on wards.
Next, figure out what the possible solutions could be to alleviate or even solve these problems. What organizations that you know of that helps the certain causes that you care about?
For example, if you care about animals, there's the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). If you care about water, what organizations work with water pollution? Look around for existing solutions. There are so many technologies today. Just go onto Google and find out what solutions exist and write them down in this circle.
<h4>Maria Lynn&rsquo;s Sustainability Venn Diagram</h4>
So to give you a clear picture. Let's talk about the center point of my Venn diagram. One of my strengths is connecting people and one thing that I am passionate about is eco-friendly fashion. One of the possible solutions then, is creating art from marine plastics.
<h3>TAKE ACTION</h3>
The fourth key takeaway is to look at the center of the Venn diagram where everything intersects and to define what goes in there.
Your strengths may be graphic design or organizing events for example and you may have outlined solutions to tackle air pollution. Your passions might have been about fashion. So how can you take action and be the change by contributing to the solutions? How can you incorporate the things that you love, your passions, and the things that you're good at to help the organizations and causes that really need help?
I think all organizations and environmentals causes need help in one way or another and there is something to inspire everyone. If you have time, you can contribute your time by volunteering for example. If you are good with computers, you can do work for a certain organization or if you simply just want to donate, that also can help too.
I really think that the path to sustainability and environmental protection has something to inspire everyone; you just have to find your way. Ask yourself over and over again what your passions are, what inspires you to help and what you want to see change in this world. Put them into the Venn diagram and find out what is in the core.
Once you have discovered what you love and how you can spark change, you will find that you will develop energy and passion to be the change that makes a difference.
<h3>FIND YOURSELF IN FAILURE</h3>
My fifth and last key takeaway involves being able to accept failure and starting with yourself.
Being able to live more sustainably isn't just about your own life. It's about having a positive impact on the lives of those around you and inspiring change to make the world better. So the changes are big and this can seem overwhelming.
So when you do start with yourself, whether it be the clothes you wear or the food that you eat, or how you go to work, don't be too hard on yourself. Accept that you will fail.
For example, when I started on my path to become a vegetarian, I failed a lot and I blamed myself. I felt that the path I was taking wasn't aligned with my values and I was really hard on myself.
But I tried and knowing that I was trying and making a big effort, gave me the courage to keep on going and not give up. As you keep trying, as you keep doing, you'll find more people who are also on the same path as you.
I think sustainability has become a really big trend today and everyone wants to do good. Everyone wants to live in peace with the environment. The more people that you can share your experiences with and the more you fail, the more stories you will have to tell.
So just try, fail and then try again and that's the best you can really do.
<h2>SUSTAINABILITY IS SEXY</h2>
The conclusion I'd have to end with is that sustainability is sexy. We have to live our lives to the fullest whilst also thinking about tomorrow. We can&rsquo;t just think about today and our personal future. We all need clean water to drink, clean food to eat, even enough food to eat, and clean air to breathe.
Change really needs to happen now in order for us to live sustainably. We all have a part to play, as a whole, and the speed that these changes can happen depends on each of us playing our part.
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Read how beauty pageant queen Maria Poonlertlarp is making sustainability sexy. Be inspired to live your life whilst also making the world better.

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We often see young executives and entrepreneurs making their mark on various industries, many of whom have become incredibly successful in a relatively short amount of time, greatly exceeding even their own expectations.
This is noticeably different from in the past when businesses required decades of accumulated experience to establish their success. Today, with the help of modern technology and creative marketing, startups, SMEs, and large corporations are all able to grow rapidly and exponentially regardless of their size or age.&nbsp;
Within the business circle, Aim Amarit Charoenphan, Angel Investor and Co-founder of HUBBA Thailand, and Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopa, Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Holdings, are well-known names. However, many may not be familiar with their journey to success. This is an inspirational and insightful look at their journeys.
<h2 dir="ltr">Aim - Amarit Charoenphan</h2>
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As Co-founder of HUBBA Thailand, the nation&rsquo;s first co-working space and community, Aim has been recognized as one of Forbes Asia&rsquo;s Top Young Leaders Under 30: Enterprise Technology in 2016, and has since become an idol for many young entrepreneurs dreaming of developing their own business. Here are some inspirational insights from Aim as he shares his thoughts with CI Talks.&nbsp;
● "Slow to Start Doesn't Mean Slow to Succeed"
Many people may not know that Aim studied accountancy for three years when he was at university. However, Aim soon realized that it was not his true calling; he wanted to become an entrepreneur, not an accountant. Consequently, the pressure to find a new venture forced him to try everything he could to find the right answer, which eventually led him to Social Enterprise.
While he might have been slower than others to find the right path, to Aim, it was never too late. He has proven to everyone that even though he may have been slow to start, he was still able to achieve success for his business.&nbsp;
● "Dare to Fail, Then Dream of Success"
No one wants to fail. Everyone wants to be successful in every single thing they do. But, in reality, failure is nothing new and can happen to anyone. Aim himself sees failures and mistakes as lessons from which he must learn and improve to reach his dream of success.&nbsp;
● "Passion Never Fails"
Aim believes that passion is the key that drives him forward and also makes him more determined to reach his goals. According to Aim, when we do what we love and are passionate about, we will not give in easily when we encounter difficulties or obstacles and will try whatever we can to overcome them. And that was how Aim was able to achieve the success he has today.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Topp - Jirayut Srupsrisopa</h2>
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At the mention of "Bitkub," the name and face of Topp Jirayut Srupsrisopathat often come to mind. He's a young entrepreneur and the Founder and Group CEO of Bitkub Holdings, the largest and most successful cryptocurrency fintech company in Thailand, whose platform has amassed over 1.3 billion users and has a trading volume of more than 700 million baht per day. Let's have a look at some inspirational insights from the 32-year-old executive.
● "'Time Is The Most Valuable Asset Money Can't Buy"&nbsp;&nbsp;
For Topp, time is the most valuable asset everyone has equally and a resource that can't be retrieved once it has occurred. That's why we should pay attention to time management and do everything to the best of our ability every day. Topp believes that if we always do our best, we will have no regrets.&nbsp;
● "Lifelong Learning"
Life is a never-ending learning process. This is particularly true in today's world, where innovations and technologies are developing rapidly. Topp's inspirational insight is never to stop learning, never stop improving yourself, and always try to become even better, more skilled, and more experienced.&nbsp;
● "Do What Inspires You"
Another of his inspirational insights is to do what you love, what you're good at, and what you're interested in. Often, inspiration comes from within. When we are happy doing what we love, we tend to do it well and feel more motivated.&nbsp;
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CI Talks shares inspirational insights from two very successful Thai entrepreneurs.

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The Secret to Success

Can you actually have a career in street art?
After a while, I began to see that there was a way to make it work. I see it as a way to let others know that they can develop what they like to do into something worthwhile. That's how I see it.
<h2>How I Became a Street Artist</h2>
Hello, I am Patcharapon Taengruen aka Alex Face. I'm an artist.
<h3>An Artists' Perspective</h3>
Today at CI Talks, I will be talking about my work experience, my thoughts and my approach to self-development.
<h3>A Natural Childhood</h3>
I was born and raised in Chachoengsao. My dad was a minibus driver for traders in Bangpakong market. My mom worked at a factory nearby.
My grandmother was a rice farmer. I used to help Grandma on the farm. At the time, I didn't think much about it. "Go and help grandma out". So I went to help harvest her rice, spending days in the sun.
Looking back, I feel lucky to have been raised in that environment. I could row a boat, play in the canal, and play in the mud like children in open fields. I saw the colors changing; from vivid green just after sowing to darker tones of green, before changing into yellow. I climbed trees and played with clay. Looking back, it's like these things enabled me to develop my artistic skills.
<h3>Finding My Passion in Art</h3>
I started getting serious at secondary school as there was an art room and art teacher. I got into the art club and was an active member, spending my time drawing in the art room. I had the chance to represent the school in an art competition. So I became even more serious.
I remember from grades 7-9, I was mostly in the art room. It was clear to me that I really liked art; something many view as a kid's activity. I began to ask myself what I should continue to study.
Back then, everyone thought that studying art was not a good choice because art was not a good career. I was urged to continue studying to Grade 4. My family's goal for me was education, to graduate with a degree.
I asked myself what I wanted in life and the answer was to study art. I persuaded my family, reassuring them that I would go to university and study art, that I would graduate with a degree.
My parents allowed me to pursue art.
<h3>Graffiti and Street Art</h3>
I started doing street art at university, when I was in the second or third year. I had a group of friends and we were into skateboarding. I started listening to hip-hop and graffiti came from this phase in my life; from a skateboard magazine, from the hip hop culture.
One day, I was walking back to my dorm and came across a construction shop. I asked for 2 tins of paint. Walking further I saw a wreck, a wreck of an old bus. I stopped on my journey home and said to myself "let's do this". This time, I only painted "Alex", my name. I just felt so good. Maybe it's the act of spraying, like I could release something.
People see what we do and the diversity of our work. It's that feeling of opening up, revealing ourselves to the world.
While studying art, I learned that this kind of artwork would take a long time to finish; months for some pieces. But here I was, finishing it in 5 or 10 minutes. It was as though I'd found a new technique.
Graffiti was a hobby I could do with friends. We found new places to spray and met new friends.
After a while, Lad Krabang, where I stayed, was full of graffiti.
<h3>Getting Inspired to Paint</h3>
What is my inspiration?
First of all, it is my kid. I am inspired to go out and paint about various issues, through the character of a kid.
I think art is a perfect medium to record what happens in society at a certain time.
<h3>The International Art World</h3>
I held an exhibition hoping that it would change my life around. The feedback was good to an extent. I saw it as a stepping stone. Looking back, I could sell my artwork. I sold like all of them, sold out.
But I didn't set prices too high. I reasoned that if I could sell some of my work it would take me to the next step and more exhibitions. In that respect, it was a great success.
I got a lot of money which I invested in traveling abroad. I had dreamed of painting overseas for a long time. So I took my child and family to work on various projects with European friends.
In 2013, I went to the UK. At that time, the Brits loved graffiti and street art. I met a lot of people while painting there. I was interviewed about graffiti and street art by the press but when they talked to me, they didn't know where I was from at first. So they asked and I told them that I came from Bangkok, Thailand. They were like "Thailand!". They were really happy. They hadn't met a Thai graffiti artist before.
That experience made me really proud. I had achieved something that other Thai people rarely manage to do. Creating International Brand Identity After that, I worked with several brands, Mercedes in 2017, Coach in 2019, and SEIKO. It was like an ad campaign for them.
It's an example of how, with this kind of work, we can have international clients. In fact, in this online era I think it's easy as you can market your work to the world. It was different before with no social media, no Facebook.
<h2>5 Self Development Keys for Artists</h2>
From my personal experience I have 5 tips to help anyone wanting to pursue a career in arts.
<h3>Find your Strengths</h3>
First, you need to find your strengths.
You may need to start by experimenting. Don't worry whether it will look good. It may not look good. It may be a mess. Don't think too much. Just do it, and if you have fun, keep doing it and your skills will gradually develop by themselves.
<h3>Create Opportunities for Yourself</h3>
Second, create opportunities for yourself and be ready for opportunities that come your way.
To find opportunities, you need to be open minded. Talk to people about what you're doing, present yourself.
For example my first exhibition started from a talk with someone I knew. He asked whether I wanted to exhibit my artwork. I said yes, I'm ready straight away. because I had paintings all over my house. When the opportunity came, I was able to make it straight away. I didn't wait or get ready for the exhibition.
So if you are ready for the opportunities, whenever they come, you can seize them. Making it easy for our first step.
<h3>Become a Better Person</h3>
Third is learning from your friends and network.
Hang around people who you think are more talented than you. You can then learn a lot from them and develop yourself.
You can&rsquo;t always go it alone. Our society and friends around us can help us develop ourselves. It&rsquo;s about being among people who create a good and positive environment. Try to steer yourself towards a good environment.
<h3>Keep Improving Yourself</h3>
Fourth, is to never stop improving yourself.
I have to keep trying to improve myself. The longer you work, the more you have to improve on the quality of our work. I always try to find new information. I read books and develop my languages, and other skills; anything that will be an an advantage to our future work. I think it is important that we have an open mind and continue to develop ourselves.
<h3>Be Patient &amp; Stay Focused</h3>
Fifth is to be patient.
In the arts, there are no shortcuts. You have to go through processes and prove yourself. You have to practice and go through the processes not knowing if they will be successful. I personally believe I've been successful working in the art world. I continue to create artworks. I do what I like doing.
Back when I was a kid, there was a term "the poor artist", "There's a poor artist, That's the poor artist!". I was worried that I would become that poor artist. But at that time I made a choice to be poor so long as I could paint. I really thought that way.
I believe that our main goal should be to feel that we are happy doing what we do. I think this is the main key to keep in mind. Then there are goals, but we have to be patient and wait for those goals. I felt that I knew what I was doing. I liked doing it and it felt right.
People and other distractions come to take us off our path. Listen to them. Ignore them or they will make you lose confidence in your goals. We all have a flow so let it flow naturally. Do it because you love to do it. Everything will then come automatically.
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Can you actually have a successful career in street art? Find inspiration from Bangkok street artist Alex Face and get 5 self development tips for artists.

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How to Become a Street Artist with Alex Face

When the waves get tougher, we just need to become a better sailor.

Chaker Khazaal is a Palestinian-Canadian author, reporter, speaker, and Chairman of New York based firm, OBCIDO Inc.
Born in 1987 as a Palestinian refugee in Lebanon, Chaker grew up in the Bourj el Barajneh camp in Beirut. At a young age, he participated in several local plays and starred in the Palestinian film &ldquo;Sugar of Jaffa.&rdquo; He later immigrated to Canada.
As one of four recipients of the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award in 2005, he studied at York University in Toronto, graduating in 2009 with a B.A. in international development studies.
Chaker worked as a public speaker and web show host before publishing his first novel, &ldquo;Confessions of a War Child (Part One)&rdquo; in March 2013; followed by part two, subtitled &ldquo;Lia,&rdquo; in 2014; and the third novel in the trilogy, subtitled &ldquo;Sahara,&rdquo; in 2015. In 2017, he released his fourth novel, &ldquo;Tale of Tala,&rdquo; about a Palestinian victim of human trafficking in Europe.
Witnessing the blast at the port of Beirut, Khazaal penned his 5th novel OUCH! a memoir with a twist in 17 days. An intense journey of pain and psychological conflict, the novel was released at the New York Times Athens Democracy Forum on October 17, 2020. OUCH advocates for resettlement and giving opportunities for refugees, in addition to peace, dialogue between nations, and stability for the displaced.
Chaker is an advocate for refugees and aspiring young writers. A savvy communicator, he has spoken via a number of platforms and at events worldwide.
In 2015, Esquire Middle East named him Man of the Year, and in 2016, he was ranked first by Arabian Business magazine in the 100 Most Powerful Arabs Under 40.

Get to know Chaker Khazaal by reading his profile & biography on CI Talks. Raised in a refugee camp, he took action to become an author & more.

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Chaker Khazaal

Chaker Khazaal is a Palestinian, Lebanese, Canadian, New Yorker, and also an author, reporter and public speaker. Born in a refugee camp, he elevated himself from statelessness to university and public figure. His story is one of grit and determination to fulfill life goals.

Anyone can start a business to make money. I challenge you to start a business that will change the world. Start a movement.

<h2>Getting to know Aim Amarit Charoenphan, the Soul of Startups</h2>
When talking about successful founders of startups in Asia, one name that instantly pops to mind is of Amarit Charoenphan (Aim), the widely known Co-founder of HUBBA Thailand, the only Google for Startups Partner Hub in Thailand. He also co-founded one of Southeast Asia's leading media technology companies Teachsauce. Amarit&rsquo;s passion and determination has propelled him to contribute to the development of many leading Thai startup communities. He is currently the ASEAN Director of the Impact Collective (IC) which invests in, supports, and connects startups that are solving global challenges to accelerate positive impact in the world.
But Amarit's path to becoming a startup Rockstar was a winding one. He enrolled in the Faculty of Commerce and Accountancy, International Program, Thammasat University to do a bachelor's degree in Accounting, but quickly realized that this was not the career path for him. He graduated from Thammasat and earned his accounting degree, but a year later than his peers.
Entrepreneurship was what really inspired Amarit and he made it his mission to research and learn everything he could about startups, entrepreneurship and being a founder. In 2011, the Bangkok floods forced a relocation to Chonburi leaving him in temporary accommodation and with no access to work space. Whilst googling for a solution he came across a blog about co-working spaces, a concept that had not yet reached Thailand. This finding became the seed for HUBBA.
Amarit describes himself as "a professional fail artist" and he, along with every other entrepreneur, has endured his fair share of failures as a founder. With HUBBA, Amarit partnered with this brother, Charles Charoenphan, and they surrounded themselves with a dynamic team to launch Thailand's first tech co-working space despite having drained his capital on startups that didn't "start".
Aim says, "Every great entrepreneur understands that failure is necessary to progress, to learning, to grow". He believes that his success can be attributed to not just the determination to overcome barriers but also the people he surrounds himself with; mentors, his co-founders, colleagues and network. Aim is committed to not just creating startup businesses but movements; vehicles that generate financial reward, are great business-wise and which also benefit the world by making it better.
His passion for the startup community and to help entrepreneurs grow has led him to angel invest in many top Thai startups. He has mentored over 1000 different startup founders. Aim is also a Fellow of the Edmund Hillary Fellowship (EHF), and has been named as one of Forbes Asia 30 Under 30: Enterprise Technology, and Thailand Startup Enabler of The Year 2016.
<h2>Advice for all Aspiring Entrepreneurs</h2>
When asked what advice Aim would have given himself before he started his entrepreneurial journey, Aim responded "My advice would be to spend more time coding, reading, experimenting and feeding my curiosities and less time partying and following what other people are doing. We all have the same amount of time in a day, but until you run out of time do you realize how precious every moment is".

Read Amarit Charoenphan "Aim's" profile on CI Talks. A startup addict, Aim is the co-founder and former CEO & is co-founder and CIO of Techsauce.

Aim Amarit Charoenphan - Profile & Biography | CI Talks

Aim Amarit Charoenphan

Aim Amarit Charoenphan is an Angel Investor, Advisor, Board Member, Corporate Innovator and Founder. He is best known as the Co-founder & former CEO of HUBBA, Thailand’s first co-working space and community that is the only Google for Startups Partner Hub in Thailand.

I learned that the more lemons life gives you, the more lemonade you attempt to make, the better lemonade you end up making.

Trust me, building self confidence is the most important part of your personal development journey.

Natalie Glebova is an author, self-love coach and winner of Miss Universe in 2005. Born in Tuapse, a small coastal town in Russia on November 11, 1981, her family migrated to Canada when she was 13 years old. She arrived in her new country with no knowledge of the language, culture or customs and with just one wicker basket containing the family’s belongings. 

During her childhood in Russia though, Natalie’s parents had encouraged her to competitively learn, train for and pursue sports and arts. As a rhythmic gymnast she competed at a local and regional level and as a pianist she played recitals and composed her own music, graduating from a Professional Music School in Russia at the age of 12.

Natalie initially found the move to Toronto difficult. Language barriers aside, she struggled initially to connect with her peers and entered into a period of intense self reflection which, as a teenager, is challenging. Focusing on building confidence and self esteem, Natalie entered Miss Universe Canada in 2004, only to be placed 3rd runner-up. Glebova competed again in January 2005, and won the title.

The following June, Natalie was in Bangkok competing for the title of Miss Universe 2005, the fourth Canadian in ten years to make the semi-finals. Following the evening gown and swimsuit competitions, Natalie was shortlisted among the top five contestants who now faced the final interview round. Ultimately, Natalie was crowned Miss Universe 2005 by outgoing titleholder Jennifer Hawkins of Australia. Glebova's win was Canada's second in the history of the pageant, succeeding Karen Dianne Baldwin of London, Ontario had won in 1982. Glebova and Baldwin graduated from the same high school, London Central Secondary School.

Prior to competing at Miss Universe, Glebova worked as a model and received her Bachelor of Commerce in Information Technology Management and Marketing at Ryerson University in Toronto. She has also worked as a motivational speaker for grade school and high school students.

Glebova was married to Thai tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan in 2007. In 2008, Glebova joined The Amazing Race Asia 3 and she partnered with Pailin Rungratanasunthorn. They represented Thailand and came in 8th place. In December 2012, it was announced that Glebova will compete in reality TV show "Dancing with the Stars Thailand". The first episode was aired on Channel 7 (Thailand) on January 8, 2013. On April 9, 2016, Glebova gave birth to a daughter, Maya Kelly, with her fiancé Dean Kelly, who won Mister Panamá 2001.

Natalie Glebova has, over the decades, contributed to many charitable causes, not least AIDS / HIV. During her reign, Glebova traveled to Africa to attend an AIDS Educational Tour with the Global Health Council, Malaysia in late September, the Bahamas and St. Martin. In late March 2006, Glebova visited Russia for the first time since leaving the country in her pre-teens. She participated in an HIV-AIDS Awareness campaign in Moscow and attended a Russian fashion show as a special guest. She also made numerous trips to Thailand, where she commemorated the anniversary of the tsunami and Canada, her home nation.

<h3>ENDORSEMENTS</h3>
<ul>
<li>May 2006 - Glebova, along with golfer Vijay Singh and pro tennis player Paradorn Srichaphan, became brand ambassadors for Thailand-based beer brewers Singha Corp. owners of Boon Rawd Brewery. Glebova completed her 1-year contract with Singha in July 2007.</li>

<li>December 2006 - Glebova starred in an expensive two-minute television advertisement for The Beverly Hills, one of the most prestigious and expensive housing developments in Asia. The television commercial created an air of French romanticism for the private gated community developed by leading Hong Kong property developer, Henderson Land Development, for which Glebova received the "Best Actress" award during "The 13th Annual Most Popular TV Commercial Awards" ceremony in Hong Kong on May 5, 2007.</li>

<li>February 2007 - Glebova published her first book Healthy Happy Beautiful. It became a major best seller.</li>

<li>February 2007 - Glebova became a brand ambassador for Better Vision (the eyewear company in Thailand).</li>

<li>May 2007 - Glebova was appointed as Brand Beauty Ambassador for ICC International, the producer of BSC cosmetics.</li>

<li>November 2008 - Glebova started a new charity organization called Party 4 Charity. Glebova also serves as an ambassador for Soi Dog Foundation, a non-profit organization aiding homeless street animals in Thailand.</li>

<li>November 2011 - Glebova became a brand ambassador for "Caring Hare Expert".</li>

<li>February 2012 - Glebova became the Diamond Ambassador for Canadian Ice Diamond Collection.</li>

<li>May 2012 - Glebova and a French company Bel Perfumes based in Thailand released Natalie's perfume Beauty Icon.</li>

<li>June 2015 - Glebova became an Ambassador for Year of the Gibbon for the IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group - Section on Small Apes, to raise awareness for gibbon conservation. Glebova has a passion for wildlife conservation and recently launched a public awareness campaign about the impact of photo-prop tourism on gibbons Year of the Gibbon.</li>
</ul>

Find out about Natalie Glebova in her profile on CI Talks. Discover her journey from Russia to Canada & Miss Universe, author & self love coach.

Natalie Glebova - Miss Universe & Self Love Coach | CI Talks

Natalie Glebova

Read Natalie Glebova's profile to discover more about her journey from Russia to Canada, from not winning Miss Universe Canada to picking herself back up to win Miss Universe a year later and

If you want to be a great a Founder, you have to think and operate like a High Performance Athlete.

When you focus too much on your outer appearance, and you forget to work on your inner qualities, that's when self confidence starts to suffer.

Many people overlook the importance of small wins, but if you can achieve these wins, you will be motivated to keep on going.

A Thai model, actress and singer, Tanchanok Rithnaka is known among her fans as “Bebe”. One day in her childhood, Bebe was waiting outside Siam Center for her sister to finish her class when she was approached by a talent scout. Bebe became a child model and a regular cover girl of teen magazine “Ice”. In 2004, she was cast in the movie Evil Express and so began her acting career.

Bebe quickly became a popular television actress, starring in many Thai dramas (lakorn) including Princess, Palace, Sun Fire, to name a few. She also launched a successful career as a singer, releasing hits with Buzz Music.

Bebe attended Berkeley International School in Bangkok before graduating with an impressive 3.91 GPA from Assumption University (ABAC) where she majored in marketing. In her adolescence, she actually had no ambition to break into the entertainment industry and was focused on studying well to please her parents. 

In 2014, when her acting career was in full swing, she also went back to Assumption University, except this time not as a student but as a lecturer. Bebe would spend 3 days of each week shooting Thai Dramas (“lakorn”), 3 days preparing for lectures and 1 day out of each week delivering her lectures at the university.

“Studying is an activity I’ve always enjoyed, and I’m proud that I graduated with honors and had a chance to teach and pass on the knowledge to others.” 

Then came her engagement to the love of her life, Boom Bavornvanich. Bebe was committed to being the most beautiful version of herself on her wedding day and hired a personal trainer to get in shape and this was her turning point. Months of working out turned into years and each goal achieved was replaced with another goal; always slightly more challenging, slightly harder to achieve. Friends began to notice differences in Bebe, not just physical but in her outlook and joie de vivre as well. They began to ask for suggestions and tips.

The requests for fitness tips grew and so Bebe launched a Facebook page so that she could show more people how to keep fit by publishing videos of her exercise routines. Her followers grew quickly which inspired her to turn the newly found passion for exercise into a business. 

Bebe became an ACE Certified Personal Trainer and fitness coach, worked daily to achieve a high level of athletic fitness and posted fitness routines and exercises as free to view videos each day. She worked with brands like Fanta, Feather, Vita, True and Lactacid and launched a range of merchandise (fitness accessories and fitness supplements such as whey protein) under her Bebe Fit Routine brand and as she did all of this, her online subscribers and followers grew into the millions. 

Today in Thailand, when someone mentions “Fitness” the first name to come to mind is Bebe. She is by far the country’s most successful fitness influencer and continues to exercise daily using a fitness routine that combines Pilates, boxing and aerial fitness. 

Bebe Tanchanok Rithnaka was born on December 21, 1987 in Thailand. She is practical and also highly intelligent, busy, hard working and very successful. Bursting with energy, passion and enthusiasm, Bebe is an inspiration to all.

Read Bebe Tanchanok Rithnaka’s biography & profile on CI Talks. Find out how this celebrity Thai model, actress & singer became a fitness influencer sensation.

Bebe Tanchanok Rithnaka Profile - Coach Biography | CI Talks

Bebe Tanchanok Rithnaka

Bebe Thanchanok Ritnaka is a Thai model, actress and singer and has even been a university lecturer. But today Bebe is best known as a fitness influencer (#bebefitroutine), with daily workout sessions streamed on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube and a following of millions.

Change your mindset: Food is not a reward and exercise is not a punishment.

Without a strong business plan and without a good target through your marketing plans, you will struggle a lot to find a proper identity for yourself and for your brand.

Chef Chalee Kader is a talented chef, restaurateur, and consultant with decades of top-level culinary experience. His specialties include Thai (with an onus on North and Northeastern Thai food) and French cuisine as well as food sustainability. He has achieved a series of prestigious honors including being listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2019 and 2020.
Half Thai, Half Indian and educated in the US, Chalee Kader was born in Bangkok. Growing up, his Mom was Chef on weekdays, cooking up Thai Chinese dishes (stir fries, curries, soups and salads) but on the weekends, his father would often take over, concocting dishes from southern India. Food took center stage in his family and his parents were staunch food critiques whenever they ate out.
Following the Asian financial crisis of 1997, Chalee was sent to live with family friends who owned a restaurant in America. There he had the opportunity to work in the restaurant, initially as a busboy and washing dishes but after a few years he eventually found his way into the kitchen and that is when the passion was ignited.
Culinary school, however, was beyond Chalee&rsquo;s financial means, and although he is associated with some of Bangkok&rsquo;s finest and most innovative restaurants, he has no formal chef training; his wisdom is founded purely on passion and experience with fresh, creative ideas infused into every dish.
On returning to Bangkok from America in 2002, Chalee initially faced challenges gaining a foothold in the restaurant world so worked for a food importer before returning to his calling. He worked under Chef Carlos Gaudencio (then Chef de Cuisine at Le Normandie, Manadarin Oriental Bangkok) and as Chef to the French Ambassador in Bangkok as well. With over two decades of experience under his belt, Chef Chalee is behind success stories such as:
<h2>100 MAHASETH</h2>
Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2021 Famed for its locally sourced produce and nose to tail dining philosophy with all the flavors of Indochina. 100 Mahaseth Road, Bangkok, 10500, Thailand
<h2>HOLY MOLY</h2>
A quest to save the pie from extinction. Find crispy puff pastry parcels packed with innovative flavor combinations. M/F, The Commons, Thonglor Soi 17, Bangkok, Thailand
<h2>WANA YOOK</h2>
&ldquo;Khao Gaeng&rdquo; or &ldquo;cover rice with curry&rdquo;, served in an old Thai house that dates back to the reign of Rama VI. This is no ordinary Khao Gaeng or tea house and by night you can order drinks at the bar before taking your table upstairs. 5/15 Phaya Thai Rd., Bangkok, Thailand
<h2>SURFACE</h2>
Casual French dining and comfort food. 107 Sukhumvit Soi 53, Bangkok, Thailand

Find out about Chef Chalee Kader by reading his profile on CI Talks. Get the backstory of a Bangkok restaurateur who climbed the ladder of success from busboy.

Chef Chalee Kader Profile - Bangkok Restaurateur | CI Talks

Chef Chalee Kader

Chef Chalee Kader is half Thai, half Indian and was educated in the US before returning to Bangkok in 2002. He is chef-owner of 100 Maheseth (Bib Gourmand, MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2020 & 2021), Holy Moly, Mickey’s Diner, WANA-YOOK (2021), Surface, The Beer Bridge, Knock & more.

Being a Founder sucks! It's also one of the most growth accelerated experiences you will ever have.

If we’ve done our best and we're happy with the results, it doesn’t matter what others think.

Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat is a Thai actor and singer who is best known for his role as Tharn in TharnType: The Series.
Mew was cast in the Thai version of the Australian mock-dating reality show, Take Me Out Thailand and subsequently appeared in the spin-off Take Me Out Reality Thailand where contestants went on dating activities such as theme parks and picnics.
His first major role though was in the boys&rsquo; love (BL) Thai series I Am Your King (2017). In 2018 he landed his first lead role in the BL Series, What The Duck: The Series, playing &ldquo;Pree&rdquo;. This was an immediate success and spurred a second season titled &ldquo;What The Duck 2: The Final Call&rdquo; which premiered on LINE TV on 18th March, 2019.
In early 2019 Mew got the break he was looking for when it was announced that he would star as &ldquo;Tharn&rdquo; on TharnType: The Series. The series not only became hugely popular in Thailand but also attracted an international following too. A sequel, "Tharntype The Series 2: 7 Years of Love", premiered on November 6, 2020 after production was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mew also starred in a short action film called Undefeated by Garena Free Fire TH, alongside Yaya Urassaya and Luke Voyage, which was released on March 9th , 2021.
Mew Suppasit has released the following songs during his singing career:
Season of You - August 1, 2020 Nan Na - November 19, 2020 Good day - February 4, 2021
It has been announced that an album will be released in 2021 and that Mew will also be starring in a new drama series called &lsquo;Aquarium Man&rsquo;.
He has a sizable fan club in Thailand, Southeast Asia, China and further afield. From the popularity of &ldquo;TharnType: The Series&rdquo;, fans began to refer to him and his co-star as &ldquo;MewGulf&rdquo;, a combination of both of their nicknames. Fans have even bought rights to name stars after them both. In December 2020, Chinese fans launched 200 drones over the Shanghai North Bund Riverside; he is the third Thai artist to have a drone project. The original name of his fan club is &lsquo;Mewlions&rsquo;, - a confluence of his nickname Mew and the word millions.
Mew and Gulf (aka Kanawut Traipipattanapong) won "Best Kiss Scene" at the LINE TV Awards 2020. Other awards include ZOOMDARA of the Year and Best BL Couple. He and Kanawat Traipipattanapong have also been featured in Harper's Bazaar Thailand, the first BL couple to be included in the history of the magazine. Such was the international hunger for the article that their website crashed. Mew is the first male to be featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan Indonesia and the first Thai male to be on the cover of Elle Thailand magazine.
Mew graduated with First Class Honors from Kasetsart University, majoring in Industrial Engineering. He completed a Master&rsquo;s degree also in Industrial Engineering at Chulalongkorn University before embarking on his PhD in Industrial Engineering at Chulalongkorn University.
His favorite artists are Stamp Apiwat and Ed Sheeran. He doesn&rsquo;t like spicy food and doesn&rsquo;t drink coffee. He loves milk shakes though. He likes to go to the gym, swim and play badminton and his hobbies include photography, sport, traveling and singing. His favorite color is dark blue, he really doesn&rsquo;t like being asked how old he is and he is not a big fan of lizards. As well as playing the guitar, singing and dancing, Mew really likes to study and learn.

Read Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat's video host profile on CI Talks. Find out how Mew became a successful actor & singer in Thailand & beyond.

Mew Suppasit Profile - Actor & Singer Thailand | CI Talks

Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat

Mew Suppasit’s acting career took off playing the lead role in TharnType The Series. He made his debut as a singer with “Season of You”. Multi award winning, Mew has a PhD and is the first male artist to be featured on the cover of Elle Magazine Thailand & Cosmopolitan Indonesia.

In order to develop new ideas and new concepts, you need to be unique and you have to have your own identity.

When you know yourself better, you love yourself.

Hip hop has changed my life. It has given my life direction, so I know what I like and what passion I have.

Twopee rose to fame as a member of the Thai hip hop duo, SouthSide, which was formed in 2007. Joining forces with Freddy V, a friend who was also born and raised on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand, the two shared many lifestyle interests which included extreme sports such as skateboarding and wakeboarding as well as hip hop culture.
They formed &ldquo;SouthSide Phuket&rdquo;, a hip hop crew that blended slang from Southern Thailand, with lyrics in English, Thai and Italian to create a unique, international sound and this formula propelled them to stardom in the Phuket music scene. Lacking the luxury of being able to promote their music on social media channels in those days, they persistently released mixes on tape and got the opportunity to be the opening act for various hip hop groups and bands performing in Phuket.
Thai group Thaitanium was one such band, and they decided to take Twopee and Freddy V. under their wing and promote them via their Thaitanium Entertainment label. This was the break that TWOPEE had been looking for and the Hip Hop duo climbed the ladder to success nationally and beyond.
Today, TWOPEE Tong (his real name is Phitawat Pruekkit and nickname is &ldquo;Tong&rdquo;) is a solo artist, songwriter and producer as well as being a well known TV host. He has successfully etched his name in Thailand&rsquo;s music hall of fame as two time winner of MC Rap Battle, brand influencer for streetwear household names such as Adidas, and other brand names including Singha Water, Singha Soda, TOYOTA Gazoo Racing Team, Yamaha MT-15, BunBun Snack, AIS HUAWAI, Carabow Can and CoCa Cola Hard Tip Thailand.
TWOPEE Tong has also been a brand influencer and TV host in Thailand for shows such as &ldquo;The Rapper&ldquo;, &ldquo;Girl Group Rap Star&rdquo;, &ldquo;Twopee X&ldquo; and on popular YouTube channels including &ldquo;Twopee Everywhere&rdquo; and &ldquo;Dek Sang Bann&rdquo;.
Phitawat Pruekkit (aka TWOPEE Tong) was born in Phuket, Thailand in October, 1990.

Get the lowdown on Thai rap & hip hop artist TWOPEE Tong in his profile on CI Talks. Find out how hip hop duo Southside Phuket climbed the ladder to success.

TWOPEE Tong Profile - Thai Rap & Hip Hop Artist | CI Talks

TWOPEE Tong

TWOPEE Tong (real name Phitawat Pruekkit) is a Thai rapper and member of the rap and hip hop duo Southside. Now a renowned solo artist and well known host, Tong formed TWOPEE Southside in Phuket with his friend Freddy V. They were signed by Thai label, Thaitanium Entertainment.

We really live in a world that isn't fair.

Pranapda Chirathivat (n&eacute;e Pam Phornprapha), is one of Thailand&rsquo;s most prominent businesswomen and women in leadership. She is a Director of Siam Motors Group, President of Siam Music Yamaha, and Siam Nissan Automobiles. Pam is Chairwoman and Co-Founder of Paroshoot, a fashion retail &amp; distribution company that operates 70+ outlets in Thailand, including Christian Louboutin, Berluti, Petit Bateau, Havaianas, and Missoni.
She is also founder of Dragonfly360, a platform and movement that is intent on breaking down the barriers that hold women back in Asia. Officially launched at a high profile summit in Bangkok with UN Women as a Knowledge Partner, Dragonfly is driven by a collective of CEO&rsquo;s, celebrities, youth activists, social entrepreneurs, policymakers and environmentalists.
A catalyst that propagates social, economic and cultural change, Dragonfly360 is on a mission to tackle gender inequality and challenge social norms in Southeast Asia. Pam was inspired to champion a new gender equality movement after realizing that the gender biases and discrimination of yesterday were still very much alive and kicking today.
Pam grew up with 2 younger brothers and ten cousins; all boys. Her family were (and still are) in the business of automobiles and manufacturing, both very male dominated environments. As a young woman, Pam had been told that she &ldquo;should be smart but not too smart&rdquo; and that she &ldquo;should be ambitious but not too ambitious as men don&rsquo;t like that&rdquo;. As an early career executive, she encountered sexism and a reluctance to accept the word of a female decision maker.
Women &ldquo;should be smart but not too smart&rdquo;. Women &ldquo;should be ambitious but not too ambitious because men don&rsquo;t like that&rdquo;.
Years on, Pam observed through her son and niece that they were being exposed to exactly the same gender bias and discrimination as she had been. Things had not changed. This was the spark that created Dragonfly360; a vehicle to encourage people to start looking at gender norms, expectations and all things we consider normal through a different lens and a movement to alter the status quo.
Pam holds a BA in Business Economics degree from Brown University and a graduate degree in interior design from UCLA.

Meet Pranapda Chirathivat, née Pam Phornprapha, founder of Dragonfly360 on CI Talks. Find inspiration from one of Thailand’s most prominent women in leadership.

Pranapda Chirathivat - Founder Dragonfly360 | CI Talks

Pranapda Chirathivat

Meet Pranapda Chirathivat, née Pam Phornprapha, founder of Dragonfly360 on CI Talks. Find inspiration from one of Thailand’s most prominent women in leadership and the driving force behind a regional gender equality movement in Asia.

Gender equality is giving equal opportunity to everybody despite their gender.

When gender biases happen, discrimination happens.

Companies have a very important role to play for gender equality.

I encourage everybody to stand up for themselves first.

Men can mentor women. Women can mentor men.

Everybody is responsible to move society towards a more gender equal place.

Inject positive psychology into your work. Instead of saying, "This project is hard", we can say, "This project is challenging".

That said, skills are there to be developed. I believe in human potential to overcome anything.

Having a mindset of continual learning is vital to our employees at an individual level, and at organization and country level.

Your life can go far further than you think.

The modern world in which we live is a world full of opportunities. Dream big, have discipline and have the heart to fight every day.

I can't see what business can continue operating into the future without creativity.

It's not about what sex you are. It's about who you are.

Communication skills are essential if you want your team to succeed. Learn how to get along with your colleagues and make them want to work with you. Discover 5 types of communication that will help you achieve this and make you an invaluable player on the team.

Watch the Communication Skills for Team Players video on CI Talks. Learn how to get along with your colleagues and make them want to work with you.

Communication Skills for Team Players | CI Talks

Communication Skills for Team Players

Bon Jakobsen, an executive coach and online content creator, is here to show you how to become a highly likeable person in the workplace. Watch "Working as a Team Player" to get tips on turning your strengths into skills that will supercharge teamwork and drive business success.

Watch Working as a Team Player with executive coach and online content creator Bon Jakobsen. Fin out how to become a highly likeable person in the workplace.

Working as a Team Player - Bon Jakobsen | CI Talks

Working as a Team Player

Watch The Future of Work is Here video talk with CI Talks Coach Jackie Wang, the Country Head of Google Thailand. Find inspiration from one of Thailand's foremost women in leadership about preparing for the future of work by implementing successful hybrid working practices.

Watch The Future of Work is Here video talk with Jackie Wang on CI Talks. Find inspiration on successful hybrid working from Google Thailand's Country Head.

The Future of Work is Here - Jackie Wang | CI Talks

The Future of Work is Here

In Krating's Formula for Career Success video talk, Krating Poonpol, the Chairman of KBTG and Founder of 500 TukTuks, shares his formula to show you how to build your personal brand and succeed in a world of continuous disruption. Your key to career success is: 1/2g(Y^3)X.

Krating Ruangroj Poonpol, the Chairman of Kasikorn Business Technology Group (KBTG) and Founder of 500 TukTuks in Thailand, is back to share his secret &ldquo;key to business and career success&rdquo; formula with you.
<h2>Key to Success Formula: 1/2g(Y^3)X</h2>
Let&rsquo;s break the formula down into its 5 key takeaways:
<h3>1. Acquire Knowledge Quickly (&ldquo;&frac12;&rdquo;)</h3>
In his explanation of his success formula, Krating kicks off by defining &ldquo;1/2&rdquo;. To win in today&rsquo;s world of constant disruption, you need to view the knowledge and skills you have as being a glass that is always half full.
This, the first part of the formula, is about the need to constantly learn, unlearn and relearn to keep yourself steps ahead of rivals. In his CI Talk, Krating reiterates that 40% of the knowledge you have right now will highly likely be irrelevant in a year's time. To thrive in the future of work, you need to have an appetite for learning and to constantly expand your arsenal of knowledge and skills.
<h3>2. Be Disciplined (&ldquo;g&rdquo;)</h3>
&ldquo;G&rdquo; is for &ldquo;Grit&rdquo; as you are going to need a lot of grit (discipline) to effectively achieve &ldquo;Y^3&rdquo;, the next part of the formula. This is because the "10,000-hour rule" applies when we commit to learning something new.
Krating&rsquo;s specialist area is &ldquo;Startups&rdquo;, more specifically tech startups. This is his area of deep knowledge and expertise that he is continually adding to with new skills.
Your journey to success is going to take discipline, perseverance and persistence. Grit is the backbone of a winning mindset.
<h3>3. Gain Deep Knowledge (&ldquo;Y&rdquo;)</h3>
Next is the &ldquo;Y^3&rdquo; element of the formula which is split into two parts. Firstly, we need to gain deep knowledge in our specific area of expertise and this is represented by the trunk of the &ldquo;Y&rdquo;; your deep knowledge in one field.
The 10,000 hour rule applies when you set about learning to become an expert in a particular field. Once you have achieved depth of knowledge though, you cannot stand still in this world of disruption. You then need to focus on diversifying and expanding your breadth of knowledge and skills in that field for 2 reasons:
<ol>
<li>Knowledge Becomes Irrelevant - In his CI Talk, Krating states that 40% of the knowledge and know-how we have today will be irrelevant in 12 months time.</li>
<li>Guarantee Lifelong Employability - In <a href="https://citalks.com/talk/future-proof-yourself-with-new-skills/video">Episode 4</a> of the Future of Work web series, Krating warned us that the days of lifelong employment have now been replaced by lifelong employability; making sure that we remain employable throughout our working lives.</li>
</ol>
When we set about gaining deep knowledge, the next phase is to continuously add to the breadth of your knowledge and skills that you offer. This will make you unique, set you apart from the crowd and guarantee your lifelong employability whilst also future-proofing yourself by having the ability to quickly move to alternative skills, as and when required.
<h3>4. Always ask &ldquo;Why&rdquo; (&ldquo;Y&rdquo;)</h3>
Actually, you should ask why 5 times and Krating calls this the &ldquo;5 Why's&rdquo;. The purpose is to get to the &ldquo;Fundamental Truth&rdquo; and the &ldquo;First Principle&rdquo;. This helps you to acquire the knowledge you need to implement change, to innovate and more.
Krating uses the example of Elon Musk asking &ldquo;Why&rdquo; a spaceship cost US$1 billion. When he discovered the answers, he was able to innovate by producing &ldquo;reusable&rdquo; spaceships which cost much less. This solution opened up the possibility of space travel for the masses.
<h3>5. Grow Your Network (&ldquo;X&rdquo;)</h3>
One of the most important things to do in your career is to grow your network, but you need to do this strategically.
Your professional network should consist of the right diversity of people and talent to help you achieve success quickly and efficiently. In the past leaders have said that the scale of your success is determined by your network and this holds true today. The more depth and breadth your network has, the more successful you will be.

Watch Krating's Formula for Career Success video talk on CI Talks. Set yourself up to succeed in the future of work with knowledge acquisition & more.

Krating's Formula for Career Success - Video Talk | CI Talks

Krating's Formula for Career Success

Do you know how to future proof yourself with new skills so that you can prepare for lifetime employability? In his 2nd CI Talk, Krating Poonpol, the Chairman of KBTG and Founder of 500 TukTuks, gives you 5 tips to become a successful person in a world of business disruption.

Krating Poonpol&rsquo;s second CI Talk is titled &ldquo;Future-proof Yourself with New Skills&rdquo;. From the Chairman of Kasikorn Business Technology Group (KBTG) and Founder of 500 TukTuks, you will learn how to prepare for lifetime employability but also how to integrate discipline into your vision so that you can constantly improve yourself and climb the ladder to success.
<h2>Continuous Business Disruption</h2>
Not a single one of us has been spared the disruption caused by COVID-19 but in its wake, the pandemic has accelerated many former predictions, not least in the future of work and workplace.
We now live in a world and an era of continuous business disruption and that is going to affect us whether our ambitions are to become top employees or successful entrepreneurs; we need to be learning new skills and constantly improving ourselves to guarantee lifetime employability and financial security.
In the context of &ldquo;A World of Disruption&rdquo;, Krating quotes &ldquo;continuous disruption&rdquo;, emphasizing the need for us to prepare for the future of work. He says that Lifetime Employment, Lifelong employment are concepts of the past which have been replaced by Lifelong Employability. But what does employability mean?
<h2>Employability Definition</h2>
The Cambridge Dictionary defines employability as being "the skills and abilities that allow you to be employed: There will no longer be jobs for life, but employability for life". Employability is not just about getting a job, but about continually developing skills and attributes that will enable you to be successful throughout your working life.
Krating describes employability as building a group of nano skills, 100 for example, which gives you the ability to execute a diversity of job types using specific nano skills within the group you have to offer. He cites a few examples in this CI Talk:
<ul>
<li>The Tokenomist - A new hot economics-related job for economists who have invested time to learn about economics in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology; decentralization or DeFi.</li>
<li>Smart Contract Writers - This is another new hot job for programmers out there who have invested time to also learn the application of programmers in the cryptocurrency revolution.</li>
<li>NFT Artists - Then there is the emerging NFT niche for artists and graphic designers, some of whom have already made tens of thousands of dollars as NFT artists selling their collections.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Social Validation</h2>
Krating states that an alarming amount of what we are learning today will have no application in tomorrow&rsquo;s world and that for many of us, where we went to university will become irrelevant. What will be relevant to future employers is your proven practical experience; how your work has been accepted by communities within which you operate.
Imagine a programmer who never attended a big name university but who has written and released apps that have been downloaded by thousands of people. This is social validation. Employability will likely become progressively more conjoined with &ldquo;Social Validation&rdquo;.
<h2>Future-proof Yourself</h2>
Watch &ldquo;Future-proof Yourself with New Skills&rdquo; with CI Talks Coach Krating Ruangroj Poonpol and get 5 free takeaways that will help you to improve yourself by boosting your employability:
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<li>Set Annual Learning Objectives</li>
<li>Map Your Strategy</li>
<li>Start Sprinting Now</li>
<li>Set a Weekly Learning Plan</li>
<li>Be Part of a Like-minded Community</li>
</ul>

Watch Future-proof Yourself with New Skills with Krating Poonpol on CI Talks. Prepare for the future of work with 5 tips to develop lifelong employability.

Future-proof Yourself with New Skills | CI Talks

Future-proof Yourself with New Skills

Watch DJAY Buddah on DJing video web series and find inspiration on how to become a DJ. Get tips on dj beat matching, learn scratch techniques & more.

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Watch DJAY Buddah on DJing video web series on CI Talks. Find inspiration on how to become a DJ, get tips on dj beat matching, scratch techniques & more.

DJAY Buddah on DJing - Video Web Series | CI Talks

DJAY Buddah on DJing

Find inspiration in the TWOPEE (2P) Tong Hip Hop Artist online video series. Be inspired by Pitawat Pruksakit (Twopee) who is one of the pioneers of Thai hip hop and also one-half of the rap duo Southside from Phuket, an island in southern Thailand.

Find inspiration in the TWOPEE Tong Hip Hop Artist online video series on CI Talks. Learn from a Thai hip hop pioneer & part of the rap duo Southside Phuket.

TWOPEE Tong Hip Hop Artist - Online Video Series | CI Talks

TWOPEE Tong Hip Hop Artist

Watch videos in the "Nong Chat Makeup Artist" series on CI Talks if you are an aspiring professional makeup artist. In this web video series, you will discover how Nong Chat rose from having a passion for makeup and hairdressing as a child, to being one of Thailand's top professional makeup artists. In another simple how-to video tutorial, you will get tips on how to apply makeup for girls and for those who think it's difficult, Nong Chat explains techniques to make it easy.

Watch the Nong Chat Makeup Artist video series online on CI Talks. Discover how a childhood passion launched one of Thailand's top professional makeup artists.

Nong Chat Makeup Artist - Video Series Online | CI Talks

Nong Chat Makeup Artist

Mew Suppasit talks about acting & being an artist on CI Talks. Watch his videos for tips on becoming a successful actor and artist with a winning mindset.

Mew Suppasit Talks About Acting & Being An Artist | CI Talks

Mew Suppasit on Acting

How to prepare for the Miss Universe Thailand pageant? For youngsters who have never competed in a beauty pageant before and are unsure how to prepare, Fahsai Paweensuda offers tips on how to prepare for Miss Universe Thailand and how to compete with a winning mindset.

Find out how to prepare for Miss Universe Thailand on CI Talks. Watch videos from Fahsai Paweensuda, winner of Miss Universe Thailand 2019.

Miss Universe Thailand - Fahsai Paweensuda Drouin | CI Talks

Miss Universe Thailand

Neung Jakkawal talks about becoming a music director and the music industry in Thailand. Born in Bangkok's largest slum, Neung's passion for music was ignited in his youth, jamming on plates, bowls and laundry baskets. Over the years he has scaled the ladder from the very bottom to reach the very top of Thailand's music industry as the country's most famous music director.

Be inspired by Neung Jakkawal & the music industry in Thailand on CI Talks. A leading music director, Neung literally started with nothing but determination.

Neung Jakkawal Talks About Music - Thailand | CI Talks

Neung Jakkawal on Music

Find out what makes a good acting coach from Kru Ngor (Rossukon Gonggate). An acting coach and human skills developer in Thailand, Kru Ngor has been coaching actors and actresses for over 20 years. Know why a deep understanding of humans and human behavior is so important and be inspired to take action with 5 takeaways to help your personal growth.

Kru Ngor on Acting

Get 5 tips from Bank Bhuwakul to become a hip hop dance choreographer. Find out how you can do what you love and love what you do by turning your passion for hip hop dance into the career you dream of.

Meet Bank Bhuwakul, Bangkok choreographer, on CI Talks. Find inspiration from his online video serices about Hip Hop Dance Choreography.

Bank Bhuwakul - Hip Hop Dance Choreography | CI Talks

Bank Bhuwakul on Hip Hop Dance Choreography

It all started when Pan Pan won a drag and lip sync competition to attend a Lady Gaga concert in New York; the fantasy, the liberation. Since then, Pangina Heals (aka Pan Pan Narkprasert) has become Asia’s most famous Drag Queen, taking her Drag Queen show worldwide whilst also co-hosting Drag Race Thailand, a sister series to RuPaul's Drag Race.

Pan’s Pan’s talk is about having the ability to transform yourself. Drawing from personal experience, Pan Pan shares 5 tips that have helped to propel Pangina Heals to international stardom: 1) Absorb Like a Sponge, 2) Hone your Craft, 3) Preparation, 4) Professionalism and 5) Let it go and forgive yourself.

Life hasn’t always been easy for Pan who was a victim of both bullying and cyberbullying at school. Although still receiving frequent threats via mobile phone even today, Pangina Heals is a veritable ambassador of Thailand and the Kingdom’s LGBTQ community.

Pan Pan is also a dynamic fundraiser, actively supporting charities and NGOs such as The Love Foundation; a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to fighting AIDS/HIV infection in Thailand, the Camillian Home for Children and the borders of Thailand, home to the children of illegal immigrants of Burma.

Watch an online video series with Pangina Heals, Pan Pan Narkprasert, on CI Talks. Find inspiration about working in the entertainment industry as a drag queen.