THE STANDARD

“History is never about remembering dates, places, and names,” says   Here Wit Sittivaekin, commentator, media personality, and, of course, co-host of THE STANDARD’s Morning Wealth. A well-versed history buff, he also hosts the 8 Minute History podcast under THE STANDARD’s umbrella of shows.   “If you’re only taught to remembe...

We’re coming off an incredibly busy week here in Bangkok, with the 2026 IMF-World Bank Meetings ending this weekend and the CNN Global Perspective chapter in Bangkok running concurrently.   On the side, it must have been one of Bangkok’s most heavily caffeinated weeks. Throughout the week, I saw meeting rooms, hotel lobbies and dinner ta...