Pre-registration for Thailand’s TH-AI Passport project begins today, August 19, 2026, offering citizens aged 15 and above access to over 30 AI models and 96 courses designed to boost AI literacy and productivity. This initiative, launching its AiPASS platform on August 31, aims to democratize AI tools and foster skill development across various sectors, with government subsidies for Innovator-level users.
Apple announced the new MacBook Air with M5, featuring a faster CPU, next-generation GPU, and enhanced AI capabilities. The new MacBook Air boasts a sleek and durable design, a stunning Liquid Retina display, and up to 18 hours of battery life. Apple also launched the latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, delivering exceptional performance and AI abilities.
The total lunar eclipse on March 3 will be visible across the western United States, Canada, Australia, and much of Central and East Asia, but not in Europe or Africa. In Thailand, the eclipse will last from 3:44 PM to 9:23 PM local time, with totality occurring from 6:04 PM to 7:02 PM, offering the best viewing opportunity. The eclipse coincides with the important Buddhist holy day of Makha Bucha, which commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 monks to hear the Buddha’s teachings over 2,500 years ago. Skywatchers nationwide will be able to observe the total phase of the eclipse for…
A Thai company has been left facing a 21-million-baht bill after its Google Cloud account was hacked, allegedly to run cryptocurrency mining operations, according to a complaint posted on social media on July 9, 2025. Phattharachai Mith Vongkoon, a representative of the affected company, reported that the breach resulted in unusually high charges linked to […]
Advanced Info Service (AIS) has announced the official rollout of AIS Cloud, a hyperscale cloud service developed entirely under Thai ownership and jurisdiction. The launch, backed by a 4-billion-baht investment, is intended to bolster Thailand’s digital infrastructure and cater to the increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and enterprise-level digital services. According to […]
SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has introduced a new image generation feature within its ChatGPT platform, enhancing the chatbot’s capabilities to create visuals from complex and highly detailed prompts as of Tuesday, 25 March 2025. This update integrates image generation into the broader suite of tools offered by ChatGPT, allowing users to describe intricate scenarios—such as […]
TikTok has announced plans to invest 127 billion baht ($3.8 billion) in a data hosting service in Thailand, according to a statement from the Board of Investment (BoI) on January 29, 2025. This investment, which will fund a new data centre, is intended to support the operations of TikTok’s affiliated companies, including its growing e-commerce […]
LOS ANGELES — Apple Inc. has collaborated with SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to integrate support for the Starlink satellite network into its latest iPhone software, providing users with an alternative to Apple’s existing satellite-communication service. The software update, released on Monday, quietly includes compatibility with Starlink’s technology, according to sources familiar with the matter. The […]
Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s newly launched AI chatbot is generating buzz, highlighting the intensifying competition between China and the U.S. in artificial intelligence development. Since its release, the chatbot has climbed to the top of Apple’s iPhone app store as the most downloaded free app, prompting speculation about its potential to rival American counterparts, including […]
King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) has forged a groundbreaking collaboration with local telecom and autonomous vehicle companies, marking a significant milestone in Thailand’s technological landscape. The result? The unveiling of Thailand’s inaugural 5G unmanned electric bus, a cutting-edge prototype set to ply its trade near the historic Ayutthaya Historical Park in Ayutthaya province. […]
In a landmark move, Microsoft Thailand is steering Thailand toward becoming a prominent Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub in Asia. The technology giant has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thai government, solidifying plans for an AI Center of Excellence and a state-of-the-art cloud data center within the country. This initiative aligns seamlessly with […]
In a groundbreaking move to fortify Thailand’s technological landscape, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin joined forces with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to sign a pivotal memorandum of understanding (MoU). The ceremony, held at the APEC Leaders’ Meeting 2023 in San Francisco, marks a significant step towards advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology in the Southeast […]
In a significant development in Thailand’s technology landscape, two leading Chinese tech giants, Tencent and Huawei, have initiated discussions aimed at exploring collaborative opportunities in the Southeast Asian nation. The talks held by Tencent, renowned for its digital platforms such as QQ Instant Messenger, Weixin (WeChat), and Qzone, revolve around the possibilities of potential joint […]
Bangkok sets the stage for the Startup X Innovation Expo, a dynamic event aimed at propelling Thailand’s emergence as a leading tech hub in the region. Organized by the National Innovation Agency in collaboration with the Public Sector Development Commission, the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Investment, the expo underscores the nation’s […]
Experts from seven countries, including China, recently convened in the central Thai province of Nakhon Nayok for a comprehensive training session on plasma and nuclear fusion technology. The event, known as the Eighth ASEAN School on Plasma and Nuclear Fusion 2023, was organized by the Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology (TINT) and spanned a duration […]
The 44th Bangkok International Motor Show, held from March 20 to April 2, saw a surge in orders for electric vehicles (EVs) in Thailand. As oil prices continue to rise, consumers are turning to EVs, as evidenced by the 9,234 orders placed for electric automobiles at the event. This figure represents 21.53% of all automobile […]
The Chinese-made Q-Trucks, thanks to its cutting-edge AI machine-learning technology and wireless charging system, can work continuously for over 24 hours and travel up to 140 kilometers. The trucks were being sent in from Shanghai, China, and will be put through their paces in the port’s terminal D container yard after passing their tests.With the […]
The new Bangkok Central Railway Station is the first in Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia to include full 5G connection. The government has shown an interest in extending 5G coverage in transportation hubs and other locations to aid in service enhancement and guarantee universal access to this technology. Krungthep Apiwat Station (also known […]
At Tesla’s “AI Day” event on Friday, CEO Elon Musk demonstrated his much-touted humanoid robot “Optimus.” In the very first moments of AI Day 2022, Tesla took to the stage to show off a prototype of its Tesla Bot. A robot affectionately named “Bumble-Cee” was on display; it was assembled from store-bought parts. Another robot, […]
Thai financial institutions have reached an agreement to better protect clients’ personal data in the face of ever increasing cybersecurity threats. Regulators of the financial sector recently announced a new partnership on data security, with a Memorandum of Understanding signed aimed at better protecting personal information. Signed between the Bank of Thailand, the Office of […]