What To Know
- The meeting adopted a clear, strategic framework for advancing Thailand’s National AI Program, with emphasis on both AI Readiness and AI Adoption across industries and communities.
- A tenth center focused on AI Safety and Security was also approved in principle, highlighting the growing emphasis on responsible AI deployment.
Thailand AI News: Government Moves Aggressively to Cement National AI Strategy
On July 30, 2025, Thailand’s National AI Committee, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong, convened its second official meeting of the year to solidify the country’s AI development blueprint. Also in attendance were Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakitkosol, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; Ms. Theerapa Pairohkul, Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs; and Prof. Wissit Wisitsora-at, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. Senior leaders from various government bodies and private sector partners also participated.
Thailand’s National AI Committee approves 25 Billion Baht in funds to steer the country’s AI initiatives.
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The key agenda focused on leveraging artificial intelligence as a transformative tool to boost the nation’s economy, enhance quality of life, and modernize public services. This Thailand AI News report underscores the government’s determined push to integrate AI into every layer of national development.
Four Major Resolutions Unveiled
The meeting adopted a clear, strategic framework for advancing Thailand’s National AI Program, with emphasis on both AI Readiness and AI Adoption across industries and communities. Four critical decisions were ratified:
1. Formation of AI Consortiums
The committee approved the creation of public-private consortiums designed to implement AI initiatives efficiently across sectors. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society was appointed to spearhead and manage these collaborative networks.
2. Launch of Nine AI Centers of Excellence
To accelerate AI capability, the committee greenlit the creation of nine Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across critical domains:
-AI Innovation Center for Education
-AI Innovation Hub for Creative Industries
-AI Center for Agriculture
-AI Center of Excellence for Tourism
-AI for Health and Wellness
-AI Center for Advanced Manufacturing
-Thai Language Large Language Model Consortium
-Government AI Computing Center
-AI Standards Testing and Calibration Center
A tenth center focused on AI Safety and Security was also approved in principle, highlighting the growing emphasis on responsible AI deployment.
3. Sector-Specific Planning Due by September
Each Center of Excellence must submit detailed operational blueprints—covering infrastructure, readiness, and user application—by September 2025. This ensures swift and structured deployment under a unified national strategy.
4. Massive Budget Allocation Confirmed
The board endorsed a minimum public investment of 25 billion baht for AI development under the 2026–2027 fiscal framework. This includes funds from both national budgets and state-backed investment programs. The government confirmed that part of the funding has already been allocated, signaling its commitment to fast-track implementation.
Forging Thailand’s AI Future
The committee emphasized the importance of sustained cross-sector collaboration, long-term infrastructure upgrades, and the strategic implementation of AI across priority areas. The government aims to ensure that these initiatives are not just theoretical, but operationalized in a way that truly reshapes services, industries, and communities for the better. With such a large-scale investment and clear policy direction, Thailand is poised to become a major AI player in the region. For the latest on Thai government AI initiatives, keep on logging to Thailand AI News.
