Robotics could lift Thai productivity but require careful planning
Source: The Nation Thailand
Published on: 2026-10-20 10:01
Developing local skills through training initiatives is vital to support the technology's growth and ensure long-term success without relying solely on imported machines. AI-powered robots could help Thai businesses increase productivity, ease labour shortages and develop new sources of income, but technology executives warned that the gains would depend on measurable returns, workforce preparation and integration into everyday operations. The opportunities and risks were explored in a discussion titled "The Intelligence Economy: AI, Robotics and Quantum" during Nation Forum 2027: Thailand's Agenda in Bangkok on Tuesday (October 20). The speakers were Sithidej Mayalarp, chief executive officer of SKY ICT Public Company Limited, and Abel Deng, president for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East at AGIBOT. Adoption must deliver measurable results Sithidej argued that Thai businesses should ...
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