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Minister lays out higher education innovation vision
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/04/2026
» Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat has set out an ambitious vision for Thailand to "win the tech war" by achieving technological sovereignty as part of his eight strategic pillars to address national challenges through research and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
AI race spurs digital self-reliance push
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 23/03/2026
» The issue of sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a strategic priority for governments and enterprises worldwide, as countries seek greater control over critical digital infrastructure, data and computing capabilities.
INET bets on sovereign cloud with B2.5bn expansion
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Internet Thailand Plc (INET), a Thai-owned local cloud and digital platform provider, plans to invest 2.5 billion baht to build its fourth data centre in Thailand to tap enterprises' rising demand for data sovereignty.
Microsoft backs local AI-driven legal reform
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 05/03/2026
» Microsoft is urging Southeast Asian governments to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) through "broad diffusion", warning that emerging economies risk being left behind as the developed world advances rapidly.
Prices of new Samsung Galaxy to rise by up to 20% in Thailand
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 27/02/2026
» Rising memory component costs have pushed up launch prices for Samsung's latest flagship lineup, with several models in the new Galaxy S26 series debuting up to 20% higher than their Galaxy S25 predecessors in Thailand.
Narit upgrades Chalawan to Astronomical Digital Technology and AI Applications Laboratory
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/02/2026
» The National Institute of Astronomical Research of Thailand (Narit) has upgraded its Chalawan high-performance computing system into the Astronomical Digital Technology and AI Applications (ADA) Laboratory, aiming to cultivate a new generation of AI-driven space research.
Sovereign technology key to national security, say pundits
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official.
New government's IT policies may lift sector by 6%
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 11/02/2026
» If the incoming coalition government implements its IT policies as pledged during the campaign, it should increase revenue growth of system integrator and data centre businesses by 5.8% year-on-year to 260 billion baht this year, says Krungthai Compass, a research unit under Krungthai Bank.
Digital tech seen key under new government
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/02/2026
» The public sector under the new government is expected to accelerate the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to bridge its legacy bureaucratic systems with advanced digital technology.
Call for bonfire of digital rules to assist private tech sector
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 22/01/2026
» Political parties should step back from the concept of the government building and operating digital platforms by themselves to maintain digital sovereignty, instead focusing on clearing regulatory roadblocks and providing incentives to local platforms to increase their competitiveness, say tech leaders.