Bangkok Post’s Mind the Gap Podcast

The oil crisis. The rise of electric vehicles. The integration of Artificial Intelligence. The automotive industry has experienced influential forces in recent years that will define the future of how we drive for years to come. In this episode of the Bangkok Post’s “Mind The Gap: The Road Ahead – What Will We Be Driving Next?”, a CEO and an engineer, both automobile enthusiasts, team up to discus...

A senior gamer and Head of Garena Online Thailand Pawitporn Jianprasert teams up with a junior gamer and university student Arnon Panichpon to explore the current Thai gaming landscape, how the industry thrives despite being newly emerged, and what it ultimately takes to work in a gaming company (hint: it's not computer knowledge). Special guests: Pawitporn Jianprasert, Head of Garena Online T...

In “Mind the Gap: The Evolution of Beauty Tech”, Patrick Girod, Managing Director at L'Oréal Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, sits down with Thumma Srithavaj Na Ayudhaya, a university student, to explore one big question: how will technology reshape the future of beauty? From cutting-edge digital tools and personalised experiences to the challenges of innovation in an age where beauty meets s...

The meaning of pride appears to be different across various cultural platforms and familial makeup. When freedom is expressed and walls have been put down, the choice to gender identity becomes limitless. Paul, an LGBTQ+ Filipino worker, meets with Pote, an LGBTQ+ Thai university student, to discuss their differing cultures and generation gap that sets them apart. Although being brought up in sepa...

Sometimes the person you fall in love with turns out to be different from what meets the eye. Today, we dive into a modern tale — a whirlwind romance between a Thai woman and her Ukrainian partner who chooses to redefine oneself from man to woman. Proving that their relationship is anything but ordinary, now five years into their unconventional love story, they're breaking their silence about navi...

The Co-Founder of a Community Help Foundation in Bangkok and the president of Dow Thailand came together to talk about one big question: can business really help save the planet? As they dive into the realities of sustainability, they find common ground in unexpected places. From corporate pressure to creative activism, they explore what real change looks like – and whether doing good and doing bu...

A fresh-faced Customer Relationship Management (CRM) specialist at a French cosmetics brand sits down with the proficient Managing Director of a global luxury brand (Thailand and Vietnam) to explore what it truly means to "make it." In their exchange, they discover that the path from entry-level to executive is not a straight line—it's a journey shaped by curiosity, humility and a wi...

From the ads you click on to the way your child learns math, AI is quietly shaping more of our daily lives than we realise. In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is powering the content you consume and the lessons your kids are taught. Is it making life easier, or are we giving up more than we think? Join us as we unpack the rise of AI in advertising and education, and ask the bi...

A seasoned marketing executive and a 17-year old tutoring entrepreneur come together to rethink success. As they discuss strategy, they uncover a shared belief- true success isn’t about money, but about purposeful growth. Together, they challenge conventional thinking, learning that value lies in something far deeper than they ever expected. Special guests : Phuwadit Sutthaporn, Founder of Wisdom...

A seasoned hotel GM and a spirited young wedding planner share an intimate dialogue on orchestrating grand celebrations. From navigating expectation’s labyrinth to mastering the art of leadership, they unveil raw truths and wisdom from both sides of the ceremonial tapestry—where visions turn into reality, and every detail matters. Special guests : Stephen Gould, General Manager at InterContinental...

When a Thai tech executive sits down with a British digital content creator, insights spark and boundaries blur. Dive through Southeast Asia's digital landscape as they unpack how AI is transforming online commerce and creating unprecedented engagement opportunities. Witness cultural perspectives collide to reveal what's next in our connected world. Special guests : Siwat Vilassakdanont, Managing...