A Visit to Ogilvy Public Relations

This morning we visited Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, just a few minutes from where we are staying. Ogilvy has beautiful offices and is the largest of the firms in Bangkok. What I mean is that their revenue is the largest. They have numerous accounts including, Boeing, Thai government (BOI Board of Investment), Unilever, etc. They are a full service firm that includes advertising, marketing, and public relations.

Of particular interest was a discussion of the role of the king in Thailand. I could hear in the voice of our host the deep respect and affection for the king who lives simply and focuses on the needs of his people. Pictures of the king are everywhere and everyone knows his story and speaks with reverance. Here is a person of impeccible personal moral commitment to his nation. I wonder what it's like to live somewhere where the ethical record of at least one person is completely above reproach? Thaksin (the interim prime minister), however, is quite another story.

This afternoon we go to the ancient palace and tomorrow we go to Bangkok University.