Thailand Bomb Attack Targets Tourists and the Economy
What was the motive behind an attack that killed at least 19 people in the Thai capital? And, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos rejects claims of a 'bruising' culture at his online retailer.
Thailand's Defence Minister says bombers who set off a deadly device in Bangkok targeted tourists to hurt the economy. Was that the motive behind the attack that killed at least 19 people? We speak to Prashanth Parameswaran of The Diplomat magazine.
Also on the programme, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has denied his company is the soulless, dystopian workplace described by the New York Times. Business strategist Rita J. King gives us her take on the saga.
We discover what the result of Sri Lanka's election might mean for country's economic future.
And we鈥檙e joined by British entrepreneur James Ashwell, from unforgettable.org, who is launching a company that sells products specially designed for people with dementia.
Our regular guest David Kuo from the Motley Fool financial website also joins us from Singapore.
(Photo: The shrine in Bangkok where the attack took place. Credit: EPA)
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