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Q&A:Duangsamorn Sewatadit

Many people are afraid of ghosts, and some simply write them off as absolute nonsense. But not Duangsamorn Sewatadit. The 45-year-old undertaker, who believes that ghosts exist, aims to help them rest in peace. Discretion advised for those of a nervous disposition. (read more...)

The “it” occupations for 2008. By Stephanie Roy, Sonia Boonchanasukit and Gregoire Glachant, illustrations by Varalee Bunnag (read more...)

The Job: Implementing a fitness program for companies and organizations to encourage a healthy working environment and healthy productive employees. (read more...)

This is the first thing a potential employer is going to see. All the reasons they should give you an interview—on one side of A4. Needless to say, mistakes are easy to make. Here are some commonly encountered ones that’ll get your resume shredded instantly. (read more...)

Meet: Stuart Jay Raj, Trans-Cultural Interfacer

Age: 33 (read more...)

An industry that was already on fire is set to sizzle even more. Thailand’s hospitality and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) industry is short of professionals. The trend is evident not just within Thailand but among all of our South-East Asian neighbors, including Singapore. (read more...)

Most of the jobs currently in high demand are not exactly new—which doesn’t mean they’re not red hot. Here are the classics that, till date, have the ability to bring about incomes to support a big ole joint family of 10. You planning on creating your own football team anytime soon? (read more...)

Need help on an exit strategy? See below.

1. Meetings

Raise your hand every two minutes and say, “Are we almost done—if not, can we wrap this up?”

2. Lunch Breaks

When you leave for lunch, announce that you will be gone “indefinitely.” Return 15 minutes before the end of the day. (read more...)

Liposuction

Dear Mr. KIA: My sisters and I have to do this whole dance routine for my parents at their special 25th anniversary party next month. I mean, I don’t mind. (read more...)

Online Shopping

Dear Mr. KIA: Ever since I was little it was my dream to have my own clothing store. I now have a little shop seling clothes and makeup from Hong Kong and I’m so proud of it. I like working for myself and of course it’s nice bringing beauty to people. (read more...)

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