As part of its vision to become Southeast Asia’s artificial intelligence (AI) hub by 2027, Thailand is strategising to attract more foreign technology investment in cloud data centres. The country’s Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister, Prasert Jantanaruangthong, has outlined a plan to achieve this aim through a cloud-first policy. This policy emphasises public usage of a single digital ID platform for government services, alongside the development of a workforce equipped with AI skills.
The country’s national AI strategy roadmap is scheduled for implementation in its second phase next year. Spanning from 2022 to 2027, the roadmap is determined to generate 48 billion baht in business and social impacts by 2027. The intention is to establish Thailand as ASEAN’s AI hub within the next four years, using innovation as a driver for economic growth and inclusive equality…
