Thailand backs small businesses and new jobs with technology
Source: Pattaya Mail
Published on: 2026-10-13 02:48
BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas unveiled a three-pillar strategy on Monday to drive national artificial intelligence adoption, while partnering with the World Bank to address cybersecurity risks and deepfakes. Speaking during the flagship session titled "Small AI: More and Better Jobs" at the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings (AM2026) held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ekniti outlined a vision aimed at sustainable economic development through responsible AI integration: Three Core Pillars * "AI in all" -- Enhancing Existing Productivity: Upgrading efficiency across traditional businesses. Ekniti highlighted the "Nok Krasip" AI assistant within a mobile wallet application, designed to help nearly 1 million small merchants manage inventory and calculate profits. * "All in AI" -- Building Capability for New...
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