Business Field Trip 2022
Bangkok Business Field Trip – The Changing Business Landscape along One Belt, One Road: Issues in Sustainability and Digital Transformation in Thailand
The Bangkok Business Field Trip was definitely a rewarding trip after a long break from travel! Our students are thrilled to study in this vibrant and dynamic city for a week to exchange and learn about Thailand’s business environment and digital transformation trends.
Mr. Sam Hanna, Deputy Executive Director, AIT Extension, School of Management, Asian Institute of Technology shared his view on change management.
Dr. Roger Levermore, Dean and Associate Professor of Management Practice at the Asian Institute of Technology introduced the business environment in Thailand and essential business leadership quality.
Dr. Matthew Copeland, former Social Science Division Chair, MUIC outlined the history, economic and political situation in Thailand.
Mr. Kraisin Vongsurakrai, Deputy Secretary-General, Board of Trade of Thailand introduced international trade and partnership in Thailand.
Dr. Lokweetpun Saprawan, Lecture, BA Division of MUIC presented the cultural dimensions of marketing in different cultural contexts.
Mr. Chroong Kanjchanapoomi, Adjunct Faculty Member of the Asian Institute of Technology shed light on Digital Transformation adaptation by examples.
Mr. Tinnakorn Laoraivirot, former President of The Association of Thai Software Industry shared insights into Digital Transformation in the banking industry of Thailand.
Mr. Chairin Netipiraphong (Director, Business Development, WHA Group) & Mr. Nattapong Kanyanutcharat (Senior Manager, Information Technology Department, WHA Group) introduced the models of digital transformation of their logistics business conducted by the group.
Apart from learning about the business landscape in Thailand, we arranged activities to let students learn more about sustainable development and ESG trends. We visited Tropicana Oil, Qualy Design and Rock Engineering Co., Ltd. The Non-executive Director, Mr. Atushi Sugiyama, is our MBA alumnus! It was a great chance to have a reunion in Bangkok. The group treasured the discussion time with the teams to exchange ideas. It was insightful and engaging!
Tropicana Oil – Transform from coconut oil to a cosmetic product manufacturer.
Qualy Design – Adopt the concept of circular economy, upcycling plastic to make new products with good design.
Rock Engineering – Mr. Atushi Sugiyama shared his experience in overcoming hardship during the pandemic for his sewage treatment machine business.
The trip offers an immersive experience for students to learn about the Changing Business Landscape along One Belt, One Road: Issues in Sustainability and Digital Transformation in Thailand. It was not only a business study trip but also a cultural exchange experience for all participants. We had a Student Mixer Event with Mahidol University International College, Asian Institute of Technology and Sasin School of Management. This couldn’t have happened without the support from the schools. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our partnering companies and schools for making this field trip a success!
