Thailand supports startups to develop AI

Aside from collaboration with educational institutions, Nectec has already established a platform called AI Thailand.(Photo: nectec.or.th)

Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand's National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (Nectec) has pledged to provide enough platforms and tools for Thai startups to develop their artificial intelligence (AI).

This is part of the country's ambitious plan to thrive as a digital economy.

Nectec Executive Director Chai Wutitiwatchai said that it aims to provide all Thais, particularly engineers, and developers involved with AI, with affordable space and the necessary tools to create their innovations and technologies in the AI field.

The move is also an important step towards transforming all public departments and related agencies to become digital service providers.

While current infrastructures in Thailand, such as the electricity system, internet access, 5G network, cloud service, and data centre, are ready for the country's transformation to a digital economy and society, Thailand still lacks some indicators that could propel the country towards its digital goal, he said.

These indicators include skilled AI engineers, integrated data sharing, and its developed technologies, he added.

Chai Wutitiwatchai said that the country is now overly reliant on international technologies. That is extremely dangerous in terms of both economic stability and national security.

Aside from collaboration with educational institutions, Nectec has already established a platform called AI Thailand.

The platform is a national programme aimed at preparing the necessary infrastructure for the development of AI in Thailand to promote economic growth and increase the country's competitiveness./.