Technology
Thailand’s Strategic Shift: From AI Adoption to AI Creation
Dr. Teerapol Tanomsakyut of Charoen Pokphand Group highlights Thailand's transition toward developing its own AI capabilities to remain competitive in the global economy.
According to a report by Prachachat Business, Dr. Teerapol Tanomsakyut, Chief Sustainability and Strategic Development Officer at Charoen Pokphand Group, has outlined a significant shift in Thailand’s technological landscape. He notes that artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a fundamental pillar of the global economy, fundamentally altering how organizations generate value.
Dr. Teerapol emphasizes that the next phase of global competition will not be determined merely by who utilizes AI, but by which nations and organizations possess the capacity to create it. This marks a transition for Thailand from being a consumer of AI technologies to becoming a developer, aiming to build national capabilities that can sustain long-term economic growth.
For residents and travelers, this shift suggests that Thailand is positioning itself to become a more sophisticated digital hub. While the immediate impact on daily life remains to be seen, the move toward domestic AI creation could lead to more localized digital services and a more robust tech-driven infrastructure in the future. It remains to be confirmed how specific government policies or private sector investments will support this transition from adoption to creation, and what timeline the country has set for achieving these technological milestones.