TBA Chairman Slams Social Media Trend Glorifying Loan Defaults
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 05, 2026
Payong Srivanich warns banks can distinguish hardship from wilful default, as virtual banking push aims to widen credit access for Thailand's underserved
Thailand, Huawei Launch AI Ecosystem Drive to Build ASEAN Hub
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026
Government and Huawei leaders used the opening of Bangkok's AI summit to unveil a national ecosystem initiative and pledge tens of thousands of new AI-trained workers
Two Different Questions, Waiting for the Same Answer
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with a group of bright students from Kasetsart University. They had joined Hope Club, an initiative that fosters open dialogue between young people and myself on topics such as change, opportunity, and the future.
Thailand's AI Use Surges to 43%, But Most Firms Stay Stuck in Basics
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
New AWS-Strand Partners research shows AI use spreading fast across Thai businesses, but most remain stuck at basic adoption with skills and governance gaps
Thailand steps up quantum push with Chula system and degree
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Chulalongkorn University will install Thailand’s first trapped-ion quantum computer in 2027 and launch a master’s programme to build its quantum workforce.
Smartphone Drama Boom: Thailand Ranks Sixth Globally for Vertical Series App Downloads
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
The Ministry of Commerce reveals Thailand has become a key player in the booming global micro-drama market, trailing only the US and Japan outside China
Tech Boom or Illusion? Bank of Thailand Warns Nation Is 'Missing the Boat' on AI Windfall
MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026
The Bank of Thailand warns that a heavy reliance on foreign firms and imported components means the local economy is missing out on the global AI surge