A studio dossier · Vol. 01 — 2026
Your editorial problems are not a content problem. They are a systems problem.
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The Column Myanmar helps media organizations and INGOs across Southeast Asia build editorial systems, content operations, and media training programs.
Based
Bangkok, TH
Region
Southeast Asia
Practice
Editorial · Systems
Reach
20M+ across past work
The practice
Three practices,
one operating discipline.
TCM works at the seam where editorial standards meet operational reality. Every engagement — whether a six-week build or a year-long advisory — runs on the same principles: clear systems, defensible methodology, and respect for the reader.
Systems
Editorial infrastructure that holds up under deadline.
We design and ship the connective tissue of a newsroom — the workflows, integrations, and dashboards that turn an editorial vision into a repeatable operation.
Engagements
- Starter build$400 – $800
Single workflow or content pipeline setup, documentation included, 2–3 week delivery.
- Full system$800 – $1,500
End-to-end editorial infrastructure, WordPress or Supabase-backed, reporting dashboard, handoff training.
Training
Programs that change how teams think, not just what they do.
We run intensive, methodology-first programs for newsrooms, INGOs, and university partners across the region — built from working practice, not theory.
Engagements
- Half-day workshop$150 – $250
Up to 4 hours, one topic (media literacy, fact-checking, or science communication), materials included.
- Full-day workshop$250 – $500
Full program with custom exercises, participant handouts, facilitation guide.
- Multi-session program$400 – $800
3–5 sessions over 2–4 weeks, designed for NGO teams or university cohorts.
Advisory
An editorial operator on call when you need one.
Long-term partnerships with founders, editors, and program leads — closing the gap between what the masthead says and what the org can actually deliver.
Engagements
- Monthly retainer — Starter$150 – $250 / mo
Async support, monthly strategy session, editorial calendar review.
- Monthly retainer — Active$250 – $400 / mo
Weekly check-ins, ongoing system maintenance, staff writing guidance, content strategy.
All engagements begin with a free 20-minute call. Pricing reflects Southeast Asia market rates.
Process
How an engagement works.
- N° 01
Talk
Free 20-minute call. We understand your org, your constraints, and what you need.
- N° 02
Build
Systems delivered in 2–3 weeks. Workshops in 7 days. Advisory starts immediately.
- N° 03
Hand off
Everything documented, everything yours. Your team runs it without us.
Built on work from
Selected work
What we've built.
Publication Infrastructure
Fact Hub Myanmar
Operational Systems
Build Myanmar CMS
2 platforms shipped
Community management infrastructure built with AI-assisted development.
Training Program
Media & Information Literacy Camp
100+ participants
Full-day media literacy program with custom simulation materials.
Advisory
Ongoing Studio Work
SEA-wide
Content strategy and editorial operations for media orgs and INGOs across the region.
Why TCM
Most editorial consultants in the region are either journalists who can’t build systems, or tech vendors who don’t understand journalism. TCM is the rare combination of both.
About the studio
The Column Myanmar is founded by Zwe Thukha Min (Min Z) — a journalist, media founder, and systems builder based in Bangkok.
TCM exists because most media organizations in the region need both editorial depth and operational infrastructure. We provide both.
- 01Co-founder, Fact Hub Myanmar (20M+ reach)
- 02Collaborating with startup and incubator projects, San Francisco
- 03Former Head of Operations, Build Myanmar Foundation
- 04Journalism & Media Studies, Thammasat University, Bangkok
How we work
Three principles that shape every engagement.
- N° 01
Editorial first
Systems serve the standards, not the other way around. We start with the journalism and build outward.
- N° 02
Built to be handed off
Every workflow, document, and dashboard is designed so your team can run it without us.
- N° 03
Regional fluency
We know the operating realities of Southeast Asian newsrooms — language, funding, risk, and constraint.
“We don't sell deliverables. We build the operating layer that makes good editorial work possible — and survivable.”
Questions
Frequently asked.
Yes. Current clients and targets span Thailand, Indonesia, and international development organizations operating across Southeast Asia.
Starter builds: 2–3 weeks. Full systems: 4–6 weeks. We scope everything before we start so there are no surprises.
Training workshops start at $150. Advisory retainers start at $150/mo. We built the pricing to have an entry point for locally-funded organizations, not just INGOs.
No. We work remotely across the region and are comfortable with distributed teams, different time zones, and both English and Burmese communication.
Free intro call · Scoped before you commit · Delivered with full documentation
Correspondence
Let's talk
Tell us about your organization and what you'd like to build. We respond to every message personally.
Fastest way to start
Book a free 20-minute introductory call.
No prep needed. We'll listen, ask questions, and tell you honestly if we can help.