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Thailand Next Drives Brain Power Economy: AI, EVs, Space for Future Growth

Thailand Next Drives Brain Power Economy: AI, EVs, Space for Future Growth

Prachachat•Politics•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand aims to foster a 'Brain Power' economy by investing heavily in AI, semiconductors, EVs, and space technology, with ambitious targets for developing skilled personnel.

  • •Deputy Prime Minister Yotsanun Wongsuwan outlined Thailand's 'Thailand Next' vision for economic growth.
  • •The strategy focuses on building a brain power economy driven by innovation in AI, semiconductors, electric vehicles (EVs), and space technology.
  • •Ambitious goals include training tens of thousands of AI researchers and engineers by 2030.
  • •The plan emphasizes developing a skilled workforce and establishing Thailand as a key player in global supply chains for advanced industries.

Overview

  • •Yotsanun Wongsuwan stated the 'Thailand Next' initiative aims to build a brain power economy by integrating advanced technologies.
  • •Yotsanun Wongsuwan emphasized the need to 'Upskill and Reskill' the workforce and build a high-quality labor market to support technological development.
  • •Thailand intends to develop a workforce of 20,000 high-skilled AI researchers and 200,000 AI engineers within the next 3-4 years.
  • •The country plans to train tens of thousands of semiconductor specialists, with a goal of reaching 10,000 by 2030.
  • •The strategy involves partnering with international industries to integrate Thailand into global supply chains for sectors like semiconductors and AI.
  • •Thailand is exploring the development of a spaceport in the EEC or Chumphon province to stimulate new industries and attract foreign investment.
  • •Yotsanun Wongsuwan indicated upcoming discussions with the Federation of Thai Industries to identify core technologies and foster collaborations.
  • •The shift towards a brain power and innovation-driven economy is intended to increase GDP and improve the quality of life for Thai citizens.

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Key Quotes

Yotsanun Wongsuwan
"Being a supply chain for each industry, for example, space industry is mentioned. If we have a Spaceport in Thailand, as studied, maybe in EEC zone or Chonburi province, it can connect to various industries."
การเป็นห่วงโซ่อุปทานของแต่ละอุตสาหกรรม เช่น มีการพูดถึงอุตสาหกรรมอวกาศ ถ้าเรามี Spaceport (ฐานปล่อยจรวด) อยู่ในประเทศไทย ที่ศึกษาไว้ อาจมีโซนอีอีซี หรือ จ.ชุมพร สามารถเชื่อมโยงไปถึงอุตสาหกรรมต่าง ๆ
Yotsanun Wongsuwan
"We can create our new industries or attract foreign investment."
เราสามารถสร้างอุตสาหกรรมใหม่ ๆ ของเรา หรือดึงการลงทุนจากต่างชาติมาได้
Yotsanun Wongsuwan
"If we zoom into the components of technology, for example, combining batteries with motors, that's already an EV."
ถ้าเราซูมไปที่องค์ประกอบของเทคโนโลยี เช่น เรานำแบตเตอรี่รวมกับมอเตอร์ นี่ก็คือรถ EV แล้ว
Yotsanun Wongsuwan
"Thailand's growth in Semiconductor is within reach, as we aim for tens of thousands by 2030."
การที่ประเทศไทยจะเติบโตด้าน Semiconductor ไม่ไกลเกินเอื้อม เพราะเรามีเป้าหมายถึงระดับหมื่นคนในปี 2030
Yotsanun Wongsuwan
"We must develop highly skilled AI researchers, targeting 20,000 within 3-4 years, including AI Engineers, targeting 200,000."
เราต้องพัฒนานักวิจัย AI ทักษะสูง มองไว้ที่ 20,000 คน ภายใน 3-4 ปีนี้ รวมถึง AI Engineer เราวางเป้าไว้ 200,000 คน
Yotsanun Wongsuwan
"We should transition to a capability-based economy, seriously utilizing Brain power. If we can achieve this, along with becoming an Innovation-driven economy."
เราควรจะเปลี่ยนแปลงเป็นเศรษฐกิจฐานความสามารถ ใช้ Brain power อย่างจริงจัง ซึ่งวันนี้หากเราสามารถที่จะทำเรื่องนี้ได้ ปนไปกับการเป็น Innovation driven economy

Key Entities

Person

Yotsanun(ยศชนัน)
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, who outlined Thailand's 'Thailand Next' economic strategy.

Organization

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตฯ)
An organization with which Thailand plans to collaborate on developing core technologies and attracting investment.
Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)
The ministry responsible for implementing AI into all curricula and developing skilled personnel for the future of Thailand.
CERNℹ️
An international organization that is difficult for individual companies to directly collaborate with, serving as a point of comparison for government-facilitated collaboration in Thailand.

Policy

Semiconductor
An industry sector targeted for development and integration into global supply chains as part of Thailand's future economic strategy.
AI
Artificial Intelligence, a key technology focus for workforce development and economic growth in Thailand's 'Thailand Next' initiative.
EV
Electric Vehicles, an industry sector targeted for development and workforce upskilling as part of Thailand's economic future.
Space(อวกาศ)
The space industry, identified as a potential growth sector for Thailand, with plans for developing a spaceport.

Place

EEC(อีอีซี)
Eastern Economic Corridor, a region being considered for the development of a spaceport as part of Thailand's industrial strategy.
Chumphon province(ชุมพร)
A province being considered for the development of a spaceport as part of Thailand's industrial strategy.
Vietnam(เวียดนาม)ℹ️
A country mentioned as an example of successful implementation of integrating deep knowledge with production to foster startups.