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“Being future-ready does not mean predicting everything correctly. It means looking ahead, preparing for possible situations, and knowing how to respond when something happens.” In FUTUREADY Leader EP.18, K. Songpol Chevapanyaroj, President of Government Savings Bank, reflects on why uncertainty is not new to Thailand. From the Tom Yum Kung crisis to COVID-19, every crisis has tested the strength of the country’s foundations, its institutions, and its people. For GSB, becoming future-ready is...

Extreme heat is no longer a seasonal inconvenience. It has become one of the defining risks to human health, economic productivity, and urban infrastructure. The World Bank’s Unlivable report underscores that heat waves are not simply climatic events but a socioeconomic crisis already unfolding. Without urgent adaptation, the toll on lives, livelihoods, and cities is set to escalate dramatically. HEAT AND HUMAN HEALTH Periods of elevated temperatures sharply increase the risks of heat-related...

Food security depends not only on how much food is produced but on how effectively it can be moved. The World Bank Group (WBG) stresses that transport networks form the backbone of Africa’s food systems, shaping every link from production to pricing and resilience. Efficient connectivity ensures that food reaches markets, that farmers can access inputs, and that governments can respond rapidly to crises such as droughts, floods, or conflict. In a world increasingly defined by climatic and...