Sam Chattlani works in packaging and product development for consumer goods. He writes about materials, manufacturing workflows, private-label strategy, and quality assurance, with a focus on practical, compliance-minded guidance for trade readers.
At 10 a.m. on a sticky Bangkok morning, the lights flicker on at Siam Green. The scent inside the lounge is a mix of citrusy buds and antiseptic alcohol—two worlds colliding in Thailand’s new medical-only era. A doctor in a crisp white coat sits at a small desk, prescription pad at the ready. Just a year ago, this corner displayed