Suphachai Chearavanont says policymakers need to strengthen country's local digital capabilitiesMr Suphachai says Thailand urgently needs a comprehensive master plan and governance framework for AI. Policymakers should advance data localisation frameworks and strengthen local digital capabilities to enhance Thailand's long-term competitiveness in the global digital economy, he said. "Thailand urgently needs a comprehensive master plan and governance framework for AI," said Mr Suphachai. Global tech giants from the US and China, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Alibaba and Huawei, are seeking to invest in Thailand rather than taking sides. Most Thai digital businesses operate merely as original equipment manufacturers and do not own their own brands or intellectual property.

Source: Bangkok Post February 27, 2026 17:49 UTC