NationThailand-Oct 25
Thailand is positioning itself as an emerging leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and development, championing an approach that balances technological innovation with ethical considerations and workforce protection, according to one of the country’s prominent tech entrepreneurs. Thailand is positioning itself as an emerging leader in artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and development, championing an approach that balances technological innovation with ethical considerations and workforce protection, according to one of the country’s prominent tech entrepreneurs. In an exclusive interview with The Nation, Pakorn Leesakul, founder and CEO of Finema, a digital identity solutions provider, believes Thailand’s strategic approach to AI governance could set benchmarks for other nations. With over 12 years of experience bridging business, technology, and scientific expertise, he has been instrumental in shaping the country’s digital transformation journey. The country’s commitment to AI development is evident across various sectors. In healthcare, AI-powered systems are revolutionizing medical diagnostics and predictive analytics, whilst the agricultural sector has embraced precision farming and AI-driven crop monitoring to boost productivity and sustainability. The financial sector, too, has integrated AI for enhanced fraud detection and personalized customer services. The robust digital infrastructure bolstered by government initiatives, including the Thailand 4.0 policy, marks significant advantages that are expected to propel the nation’s digital economy to unprecedented heights by 2030. Pakorn highlighted that Thailand’s burgeoning tech-savvy population, coupled with investments in high-speed internet and 5G technology, is driving consumer demand and creating vast business opportunities. Read more at: https://www.nationthailand.com/business/tech/40042660
