In late February I caught up with Dan Fraser, CEO and owner of Smiling Albino travel company, to talk about everything from starting a business as a Canadian in a foreign country, to Thai culture, to the tourism industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan’s passion clearly shone through, as he recounted his journey with Smiling Albino over the years and what makes Thailand a special place. Smiling Albino’s unique sense of innovation and authenticity is undeniable, and continues to make the company one of Thailand’s leading travel businesses despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s challenges.

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In this interview, we spoke with Chairit Sangsittiphan, Managing Director of Premier Tech Systems and Automation in Southeast Asia. Chairit dives into the origins and present innovations of Canadian manufacturing company Premier Tech, the realities of building a business in Southeast Asia, and the importance of customer service and client solutions for competitive advantage. Read on to learn more about Premier Tech’s “Glocal” (global and local) approach to multinational business.

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The British Columbia International School Bangkok, or BCISB, is the only school in Thailand currently offering the prestigious curriculum from Canada’s province of British Columbia. Founded in 2007, BCISB is a modern institution offering education for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 with a focus on life-long learning, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking. In this special interview, BCISB’s Principal, Canadian Mr. Ryan Silverthorne, discusses the school’s philosophies and approaches to learning, the impact of COVID-19 on education, and teaching abroad. 

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Jean-Marc Dallaire is a Canadian management professional that has been working in Thailand and Southeast Asia for over a decade. His experiences are dynamic and varied, from spearheading Thanachart Bank’s credit card launch to kick starting his own consultancy practice, JMD Consulting. Learn more about Jean-Marc’s career and experiences working as a Canadian in Thailand through this exclusive interview.

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Nelson Hilton, Regional Director of Marketing for Four Seasons in Malaysia, dives into many topics, such as working for Four Seasons, how COVID-19 has impacted the hotel industry, working abroad around the globe, and the benefits of living in Southeast Asia. Read on to find out more.

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Siam Canadian, established in Thailand in 1987 as a trading company and service provider in a variety of food products, has grown over the years into a major global seafood provider generating around $300 million in revenue annually. Read on to learn more about Canadian Jim Gulkin’s experience kickstarting Siam Canadian in Thailand.

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Dr. Nichamon (Nicha) Samantarat is one of the first US-licensed naturopathic doctors in Thailand, who founded her own naturopathic medical clinic in Bangkok, Thailand after spending over a decade living and studying in Canada and the US. Read on to hear from Dr. Nicha about NICHE Natural Health, naturopathic medicine, and studying in North America.

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In this interview, Philip Zheng, General Manager of Canadian Solar in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, discusses solar power as well as industry-leading company Canadian Solar. As a global company that has diversified into Southeast Asia in recent years, Canadian Solar has helped transform Thailand into a solar power hub. Read on to learn more about the company and the future of solar power.

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