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Thailand and Microsoft join forces for digital transformation and AI-powered future

Nov, 20, 2023 Hi-network.com
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The Royal Thai Government and Microsoft recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to propel Thailand into an AI-powered digital-first era. The collaboration, discussed during a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, aims to boost economic competitiveness, create high-value jobs, and position Thailand as a regional leader in digital innovation and sustainability.

The partnership encompasses initiatives like developing smart digital infrastructure, integrating AI into e-government projects, and equipping millions of Thais with future-ready skills. The collaboration also includes efforts to accelerate Thailand's transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065 through a sustainability sandbox for environmental innovations.

Why does it matter?

The recent days have been quite busy for Thailand's digital transformation agenda. Apart from partnering with Microsoft, the Thai government and Google announced a strategic collaboration. This initiative focuses on providing all Thais digital access and cloud skills, emphasizing digital infrastructure, secure AI adoption, cloud policies, and improving digital skills accessibility. Additionally, AWS pledged ongoing support for Thailand's digital transformation after a$5 billion investment in the AWS Asia Pacific data center in Bangkok, aiming to drive innovation in the country.

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