When the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the world will never be the same. Lessons learned through sharing the same hands-on experience have obviously changed behaviors, leading to a new normal. Here are some of them:
1. Working from home isn’t a new thing anymore
Although plans for working from home have been in the pipeline of many companies for quite a while, they may have hesitated to implement their plans due to concerns about reduced performance and communication continuity. Now the COVID-19 pandemic has made WFH inevitable, and we have seen that it works!
2. A boost to a cashless society in Thailand
It has been confirmed that the coronavirus can persist on banknotes as long as five days, increasing worries about handling cash and driving people to e-wallets instead. Because it’s safer and more convenient for both buyers and sellers, e-wallets will become a more familiar payment choice in Thailand.
3. Health & hygiene as top priorities
Previously, some people might not have taken proper care of their health and hygiene, but the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically raised our awareness of the importance of health and hygiene as never before. Those who strictly follow protective measures can avoid the chances of infection, as healthy people have stronger immune systems and fewer chances of dying compared to those with underlying conditions.
4. Convenient online shopping becomes a habit
The COVID-19 lockdown has been a windfall for e-commerce and delivery businesses. To avoid any risk of infection, people prefer staying home and shopping online rather than going out. During this time, those who have never shopped online have become online shoppers and are happy with the convenience. Physical shops are like showrooms for window shopping and consumers will buy online later on.
5. Emerging digital lifestyles
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, despite talks about embracing technology and innovations for daily life in the digital era, serious adaptation was pretty invisible. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to shift from offline to online and benefit from technology more and more, such as online learning, conferencing, shopping, and entertainment streaming, etc.
To survive in the world after COVID-19
The global economy is facing one of its worst crises in history, as the COVID-19 pandemic make every country a patient, with severity levels depending on each country’s capabilities in handling and managing the current situation.
What can ordinary people like us do to survive the crisis? Drastic changes in our lifestyles may be necessary. Such as more mindful spending behavior, financial planning for both saving and investing in mutual funds to generate passive income, and learning new skills to pave the way for a future career in a world embracing more intensive digital technology. Business owners may need to replace labor-intensive work with automated systems throughout the supply chain and seek new online channels to reach more customers.
