Thailand: Current state and future direction of AI regulation

In brief

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a leading technology that is advancing rapidly. Many industries are anticipated to benefit from AI assistance, which may also affect human workforce in certain industries in the near future.

Currently, two draft legislations have been introduced in Thailand:

1. The Draft Royal Decree on Business Operations that Use Artificial Intelligence System (“Draft Decree“)
2. The Draft Act on the Promotion and Support of AI Innovations in Thailand (“Draft Act“)

Business operators and stakeholders, whether a developer, service provider, importer, distributor, or deployer, should be cautious about the incorporation of AI into their businesses.

In this newsletter, we will discuss the current regulatory regime, including its obstacles, and development of AI regulations in Thailand.