This blog post delves into how building owners and managers in Thailand can align retrofitting projects with the Thai Board of Investment (BOI) requirements. It highlights the importance of compliance, proper documentation, and evidence packs to unlock incentives for smart buildings. The post also outlines submission sequences, common pitfalls, and governance practices to ensure successful retrofits with 10–15% operational savings and 30–50% ROI

This blog post explores a strategic approach to retrofit sequencing aimed at achieving a 30–50% ROI. It highlights the integration of low-capex control fixes, IoT systems, and analytics, alongside commissioning and measurement strategies. The post emphasizes non-intrusive measures, cultural and compliance awareness, and a six-step decision flow to ensure seamless implementation without disrupting operations. Perfect for project and construction management professionals seekin

This blog post explores how energy audits can uncover 10–15% operational savings in Asia's fast-moving property markets. It provides a practical playbook for identifying and correcting scheduling and control errors, ensuring compliance, comfort, and asset value. The post outlines a 4-week audit sprint, key KPIs, and common pitfalls to avoid, offering actionable insights for property managers and stakeholders

This blog post explores how to turn community engagement into revenue through pre-sales, pricing experiments, and cohort launches. It highlights strategies like offering a "Founders Cohort" with clear benefits, testing price elasticity, and creating structured onboarding processes to ensure retention. The post also emphasizes cultural nuances in sales, such as warm introductions and bilingual onboarding, to build trust and reduce friction.

This blog post outlines how to create an effective ambassador program for your language app. It highlights the benefits of recruiting credible users over generic influencers and provides a step-by-step guide to selecting ambassadors, training them in storytelling and tactical skills, and rewarding their efforts with tiered perks. Governance tips, such as a code of conduct and content guidelines, ensure trust and alignment.

This blog post explores how to build a language app in public without losing focus. It introduces structured feedback systems, including a three-layer feedback stack, 30-day feedback sprints, and structured AMAs, to gather actionable insights while avoiding design-by-committee chaos. The post emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity, especially in collectivist contexts, and provides actionable steps to foster trust and engagement.

This blog post outlines how to create a crowdfunding-ready landing page for your language app. It emphasizes the importance of a clear promise (specific outcome and timeline), credible proof (community testimonials, method evidence, and metrics), and a simple path (single CTA with referral options). Additional tips include optimizing for mobile, ensuring privacy compliance, and tracking key performance indicators like signup conversions and referral rates.

This blog post explores why building a community is the fastest and most effective way to fund and improve a language-learning app. It provides actionable strategies for founders, including defining a niche audience, creating a private community space, running a 10-day challenge, co-creating a feature roadmap, building a waitlist with referrals, and converting super-fans into campaign ambassadors. By fostering a sense of ownership and engagement, early supporters become teste

This blog post delves into the transformative role of cultural consulting in shaping Asia's next decade. It highlights the Asia-Pacific consulting market's growth, driven by infrastructure expansion, digital transformation, and regulatory reforms. Key insights include aligning digital tools with local workflows, ESG compliance with audit-ready evidence, leveraging regional trade agreements like RCEP, and fostering cross-cultural innovation.

Project Development in Asia: Align Culture, Compliance, and Community—Then Build" highlights the critical role of cultural insight, compliance, and community engagement in ensuring project success. It outlines a four-stage gate process—covering land and community, design and permits, procurement and construction, and commissioning and handover—to prevent rework and delays. The blog also emphasizes cultural practices like respectful cadence, pre-reads, and variance narratives

This blog post explores the critical role of cultural intelligence in procurement and trading across Asia. It highlights how cultural norms influence negotiation, documentation, and risk-sharing, offering actionable insights for building resilient supply chains. Key topics include supplier validation, ESG alignment, leveraging RCEP, and creating culture-aware procurement frameworks. Learn how AD ASIA Consulting integrates cultural insights with procurement mechanics to ensure

This blog post explains the importance of cultural due diligence for businesses entering or optimizing in Asian markets. It highlights how understanding local cultures, communication styles, regulatory requirements, and partnership norms is essential for success. The article provides a practical 90-day roadmap for implementing cultural due diligence and offers actionable steps to help businesses navigate Asia’s diverse business landscape.

This post explores how cultural business consulting helps companies navigate Asia’s diverse markets, highlighting the strategic advantages of partnering with AD ASIA Consulting for project development, procurement, and trading support.

This blog post outlines a detailed go-live plan for hospitality businesses in Thailand, focusing on pre-opening governance, staffing, SOPs, and soft-opening strategies. It provides a step-by-step guide from T-90 to T+14, covering compliance, training, systems readiness, and marketing. The post also includes a soft-opening checklist, KPI dashboard, and risk management tips to ensure a smooth and successful launch

This blog post provides a detailed guide to hotel licensing in Thailand under the Hotel Act B.E. 2547. It explains what qualifies as a hotel, exemptions for small accommodations, the four license types, and the latest 2023 updates. The post also covers fees, validity, required documents, and common edge cases like serviced apartments and hybrid models. With insights from AD ASIA Consulting, it offers a clear roadmap for founders to navigate the licensing process efficiently.

This blog post outlines the critical steps for securing permits and ensuring design compliance for hospitality projects in Thailand. It covers land-use zoning, building permits, and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), emphasizing the importance of sequencing and complete documentation. The post also highlights common pitfalls and how AD ASIA Consulting provides end-to-end support, including zoning analysis, permit timelines, and EIA preparation, to keep projects on track.

This blog post compares the Foreign Business License (FBL) and BOI Promotion paths for foreign founders planning hospitality projects in Thailand. It outlines key differences in ownership, tax incentives, compliance, and timelines, helping founders choose the right structure for their hotel, resort, or mixed-use venture. The post also provides a decision framework, document checklists, and common pitfalls to avoid, ensuring a smooth setup process tailored to Thailand's regula

This blog post serves as a comprehensive guide for starting a hospitality business in Thailand, emphasizing the importance of proper company setup. It outlines six critical decisions, including ownership structure, activity codes, tax compliance, and visa/work permits. The post also provides a 30-day timeline for incorporation and highlights common pitfalls to avoid. With expert insights from AD ASIA Consulting, it ensures a smooth foundation for permits, construction, and ho

This blog post explores how AI is revolutionizing logistics in ASEAN, transforming operations from freight to last-mile delivery. It highlights key trends like Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Advanced Analytics, as identified by DHL’s Logistics Trend Radar 7.0. The post also provides a 90-day roadmap for AI integration, emphasizing incremental adoption, multilingual workforce support, and measurable KPIs to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the logisti

This blog post explores how AI and analytics are revolutionizing procurement and logistics in ASEAN by 2025. It highlights key advancements such as Generative AI for source-to-pay processes, predictive analytics for logistics, and computer vision for warehouse operations. The article outlines measurable benefits, including faster cycle times, cost savings, improved on-time delivery, and enhanced sustainability. AD ASIA Consulting integrates these AI capabilities into procurem