PATAMA Chantaruck’s rise up the corporate ladder owes much to her hard work and enthusiasm. But the attributes that Patama harnessed to become the managing director of IBM Thailand go only so far in explaining her success. “I am where I am today because of the wholehearted support that I have received from my parents,” Patama says.

AN ANNUAL project for developing the skills of SME entrepreneurs has drawn 426 business entries this year, up from the projected 300 participants, said the Office of SME Promotion (OSMEP).