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THAI Academy Empowers Over One Million with AI
Published on 21/04/2025
» The THAI Academy programme, a joint initiative between the Royal Thai Government and Microsoft Thailand, is driving inclusive access to AI knowledge and skills across the country. With support from more than 35 public and private sector organisations—led by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society—the programme seeks to empower over one million Thais by the end of 2025.
US must change course with Myanmar
Oped, Brahma Chellaney, Published on 11/04/2025
» Myanmar needs help. After more than four years of brutal civil war, the country has been hit by a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, the strongest it has suffered since 1946. The resulting humanitarian crisis is dire, and continues to escalate, but despite an extraordinary appeal for international aid from Myanmar's military ruler, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the US has largely failed to deliver.
WatchGuard Urges Simpler Cybersecurity Amid Rising Threats
Published on 08/04/2025
» As Thailand accelerates its digital transformation under Thailand 4.0, the nation has emerged as a regional economic powerhouse. However, with increased connectivity comes heightened exposure to cyber threats, particularly ransomware attacks targeting the manufacturing sector, which contributes nearly a quarter of the country’s GDP.
Quake crisis is too big to ignore
Oped, Published on 08/04/2025
» On March 28, Myanmar was struck by the most devastating earthquake in its history. The disaster reduced much of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, to rubble. Nay Pyi Taw, the administrative capital, and several towns across central Myanmar also suffered massive destruction.
Siam Piwat Hosts BIMSTEC Youth Forum at ICONSIAM
Published on 04/04/2025
» Siam Piwat Group, a leading real estate and retail developer and the owner and operator of iconic destinations including Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, and co-owner of ICONSIAM and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, has been honoured by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to host the “BIMSTEC Young Gen Forum: Where the Future Meets” at ICONSIAM, Bangkok’s global riverside landmark.
Senate Pushes AI and Data Centre Growth
Published on 31/03/2025
» The Senate Committee on Information, Communication and Telecommunications Technology is expediting its strategy to promote investment in data centres and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen Thailand’s digital economy. The committee has mobilised 71 organisations from the government and private sectors to host a major seminar aimed at exchanging knowledge, identifying challenges, and stimulating the development of domestic data centres. The initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign technology, enhance national technological capabilities, and accelerate the development of skilled manpower, with a goal of cultivating one million AI professionals.
CBDC straitjacket
Postbag, Published on 31/03/2025
» Re: "More central banks adopt digital currencies -- study", (Business, Sept 19, 2024).
Censure theatrics
Oped, Postbag, Published on 29/03/2025
» Re: "Political experts split on censure outcome", (BP, March 26).
Digital Ministry's cyber blitz saves B3bn
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 29/03/2025
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society's ramped-up efforts to combat online crimes reduced the ensuing damages by over 3 billion baht between October 2024 and February, according to Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.
Cyber law revamp nears finish
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/03/2025
» A proposed amendment to an executive decree on cybercrime prevention and suppression is expected to be finalised within a week, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong.