Nation ‘ ready for the future’, PM says
According to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the state is fully committed to supporting and supporting the Artificial sector and paving the way for potential digital system.
No one can dispute the fact that AI is one of the most revolutionary makes this decade, he said on Wednesday at the start of the” Microsoft Build: Artificial Day Event” at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Klong Toey area.
We are pleased to inform you that Thailand is presently available for AI and that the government is taking full support for the AI industry in this nation.” AI has undoubtedly changed some aspects of our lives, organizations, and how we conduct business today. Our modern facilities is ready for the future,” he added.
The occasion attracted about 2, 000 business and technology officials.
According to Mr. Srettha, Thailand has one of the region’s strongest internet and modern facilities, including broadband net, wireless communication, 5G, and an international submarine cable system.
The” Ignite Thailand “vision, launched in February, demonstrated the government’s dedication and obvious way to enhance Thailand into a local hub in eight important business, Mr Srettha said.
This includes digital economy, hospitality, well and health, food, aviation, potential mechanical, and finance. Thailand should become a “digital business hotspot” of the area, if not the world, as a key component of this vision. This perspective involves attracting higher- tech industries of the future, and even nurturing a secure online ecosystem, including infrastructure providers and developers, he said.
Since he took office last September, Mr Srettha said the government has implemented various important policies, both quick- term and lengthy- term, to strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness and enhance the country’s international stature.
The second phase of the national AI strategy and action plan for the period of 2024 to 2027 is being pushed forward at the national level. By implementing projects to strengthen the AI ecosystem, he said, this will further harness the power of AI and cloud computing in the nation.
According to Mr. Srettha, Thailand’s Board of Investment has included the digital industry among the strategic investment options. A comprehensive investment incentive package was created to promote digital-related activities.
In addition, the government is working on the green energy transition.
According to Mr. Srettha, businesses require renewable energy to meet their net-zero goals. The government has a top priority to meet global climate change commitments, including those regarding carbon neutrality and net zero, as well as the government’s plan to have 50 % of energy produced from renewable sources by 2040.
Additionally, the government has pledged to provide more than 9 gigawatts of new energy capacity through the Utility Green Tariff system by 2030. According to him, this will make it possible for any business looking to invest in Thailand to access clean energy at a reasonable price.
Additionally, the government will collaborate with leading digital businesses like Microsoft to create a sustainability sandbox to promote environmental innovation.
Mr Srettha said he was delighted to learn Thailand’s commitment to propel the nation forward aligns with Microsoft’s vision.
Last November, the government and Microsoft signed an MoU to pursue the vision of a cloud- first, AI- powered Thailand.
In this regard, Mr. Srettha expressed his satisfaction that Microsoft would work with the government to develop our human resources and promote greater access to opportunities and education for local communities across the country.
He claimed that the government is committed to making Thailand the ideal location for the digital industry and that the partnership with Microsoft will have a brighter future.