{"id":27619,"date":"2025-10-03T15:14:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T08:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/?p=27619"},"modified":"2025-10-03T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T08:14:07","slug":"global-shifts-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/en\/global-shifts-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Reimagining the Economics of Value Creation with \u201cHeart\u201d, Harnessing Deep Human Insights to Ignite Thai SMEs to Succeed on the Global Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Amid challenges, Thai entrepreneurs understand well that the business world is never easy, yet within those difficulties lie new opportunities waiting to be seized. The critical question is: How can Thai SMEs, which collectively generate one-third of the nation\u2019s GDP, continue to grow stronger and more sustainable? <strong>Oliver Kittipong Veerataecha, Chief Brand &amp; Media Officer of True Corporation Plc.<\/strong>, has reimagined how to build powerful Thai brands and set in motion mechanisms that propel Thai SMEs toward the global stage. He shared these insights during <strong>the \u201cGlobal Shifts, Local Impacts: Navigating the Future of Thai SMEs\u201d forum<\/strong>, organized by the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion (OSMEP), Bangkok University, and private-sector partners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Leveraging Human Intelligence &amp; Cultural Capital to Build Brands with Heart<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oliver Kittipong Veerataecha, Chief Brand &amp; Media Officer of True Corporation Plc.<\/strong>, shared an inspiring perspective that \u201cToday, the world is not driven by technology and AI alone. Businesses must also be powered by Human Intelligence &amp; Cultural Capital, expressed through AI, turning technology and algorithms into bridges that connect with human emotions, enabling brands to reach consumers\u2019 hearts at the right moment and with true impact. This is what makes a brand distinctive and sustainable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Oliver also emphasized that \u201cLeveraging cultural capital and deeply observing people\u2019s ways of life should become an essential ingredient in marketing. When combined with partnerships for collaborative innovation, this can be a powerful driver that propels Thai entrepreneurs\u2019 brands onto the global stage. Even as technology rapidly advances, AI to the transition from 5G to 6G, what remains unchanged are the emotions, feelings, satisfaction, and lasting impressions that customers hold toward a brand. If Thai SMEs can integrate deep human understanding (human touch) and true people empathy with digital technology, market with precision, and create customer experiences that genuinely resonate, they will unlock the key to sustainable growth in the global market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27616\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-2_True_Future-for-SMEs-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-2_True_Future-for-SMEs-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-2_True_Future-for-SMEs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-2_True_Future-for-SMEs-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-2_True_Future-for-SMEs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-2_True_Future-for-SMEs-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-2_True_Future-for-SMEs-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Not Everything for Everyone: Thai SMEs Need a Clear Business Model Before Hitting Social Media<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In an era where Thailand\u2019s media industry is worth over 130 billion baht a year and rapidly shifting from traditional channels to digital platforms, entrepreneurs must realize that winning consumers\u2019 hearts doesn\u2019t start with buying ads. It begins with <strong>a clear business model and content<\/strong> <strong>that reflects the brand\u2019s true essence<\/strong>. It\u2019s time to move beyond the old 4P marketing playbook toward a \u201cPeople-First 4P,\u201d where human insight leads the way: 1. From Product to Performance \u2014 what value and impact your product delivers, not just what you sell; 2. From Price to Value \u2014 pricing that reflects true worth; 3. From Place to Accessibility &amp; Convenience \u2014 making it easy and natural to buy; and 4. From Promotion to Empathetic Communication \u2014 promoting with understanding and authenticity, not just discounts and hype. For Thai SMEs in the digital age, the challenge is to \u201cspeak human\u201d before spending on ads: start with a clear business model, ask the bigger <strong>Why <\/strong>before the What \u2014 <strong>what unique value and difference you offer, why customers should choose you, who you are really talking to, and what you are truly selling<\/strong>. Don\u2019t try to be everything to everyone.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nurturing New Talent with Compassion \u2014 Embracing Diversity and Empowering Thai SMEs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Oliver <\/strong>added that <strong>\u201cPeople Development\u201d<\/strong> is the most critical factor in driving Thai SMEs toward sustainable growth. Nurturing the next generation of talent means making them \u201cfeel valued\u201d, not just shaping experts in hard skills or soft skills. Embracing diversity, empowering individuals, and creating a psychologically safe workplace allow people to experiment, learn, and grow. At the same time, leaders themselves must transform, shifting from \u201ccommanding\u201d to \u201clistening more and speaking less\u201d, leading with compassion and integrity, understanding the differences and value each generation brings. This mindset fosters true collaboration, unlocks impact, and develops Power Skills, the real capabilities needed to drive innovation and propel Thai SMEs to keep pace with an ever-changing world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27615\" src=\"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-3_True_Future-for-SMEs-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-3_True_Future-for-SMEs-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-3_True_Future-for-SMEs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-3_True_Future-for-SMEs-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-3_True_Future-for-SMEs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-3_True_Future-for-SMEs-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/247-3_True_Future-for-SMEs-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Converting Challenges into Strengths through \u201cCollaborative Innovation\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo one can be great at everything. SMEs must be clear about what they truly excel at and where they are not as strong, while finding the right partners to complement and strengthen them. When these forces come together through collaborative innovation, weaknesses that once held businesses back can be transformed into new strengths. This is the key to making Thai SME brands stronger, more powerful, and ready to shine on the global stage. At True Corporation, we are more than a telecommunications provider. We are a tech company committed to standing alongside Thai SMEs with services and solutions that empower entrepreneurs to meet challenges head-on, seize new business opportunities, and grow with purpose and sustainability,\u201d <strong>Oliver<\/strong> concluded.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid challenges, Thai entrepreneurs understand well that the business world is never easy, yet within those difficulties lie new opportunities waiting to be seized. The critical question is: How can Thai SMEs, which collectively generate one-third of the nation\u2019s GDP, continue to grow stronger and more sustainable? 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