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Prof. Worsak Calls for Rethink of AI Education in Bangkok Post
AITSPIN Founding Executive Director argues that AI literacy must extend beyond classrooms to Thailand’s existing workforce Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Founding Executive Director of the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN), has called for Thailand to rethink how it approaches AI education, in an opinion article published in the Bangkok Post on 19 August 2026. In “Rethinking how to teach about AI,” Prof. Worsak argues that Thailand’s response to AI must extend b
Aug 191 min read
From BBC to Bangkok Post, Prof. Worsak's Fire-Safety Analysis Draws International Attention
BBC News and BBC Thai drew extensively on the expertise of AITSPIN Executive Director Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai in their reporting on the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao in Bangkok. The coverage subsequently reached audiences worldwide through media outlets across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Beyond international news coverage, Professor Worsak’s analysis also contributed to wider public discourse through a new Bangkok Post op-ed, a long-form interview on
Jul 213 min read
Prof. Worsak Examines the Hidden Fire Dynamics of the Lat Phrao Tragedy in a Bangkok Post Op-Ed
In a new Bangkok Post op-ed, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Founding Executive Director of the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN), examines the possible sequence of events behind the deadly fire at Rong Beer Na Ladprao and the lessons it holds for fire prevention and building inspections. In “Lessons from the Lat Phrao Fire,” Professor Worsak presents a working engineering hypothesis based on preliminary inspection findings, witness accounts, photo
Jul 182 min read
Prominent Thai Industry Leaders Share Their Vision to Launch a National AI Transformation
Marking a critical milestone for Thailand’s digital economy, the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), through its newly established school, the School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN), officially signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six of the nation’s premier professional associations. Reflecting a collective commitment to ensuring that Thailand’s workforce doesn't merely watch the AI revolution, but masterminds its direction, this partnership bridg
Jun 174 min read
"AITSPIN marks a significant new chapter in AIT’s evolution": Vice Minister Vijavat Isarabhakdi
Thailand's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Vijavat Isarabhakdi said that the launch of the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN) marks a significant new chapter in the evolution of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), taking the institute beyond its traditional regional focus into a broader global educational network.
May 212 min read
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AIT and AEROTHAI Partner to Build AI and Digital Talent for the Future of Aviation
From left: Prof Emeritus Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Prof Siddharth Jabade, Mr Surachai Nuprom, Mr Pichet Kunadhamraks, and Mr Sathaporn Srisomwong. AIT and Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Limited (AEROTHAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation in professional education, human capital development, artificial intelligence, digital technologies and applied research, with AITSPIN playing a key role in the professional education component. The agreement
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From Prompt to App at AIT’s Vibe-athon
AITSPIN, the SmartDATA Lab and the AIT Student Union will host Vibe-athon on 12 September 2026, a hands-on workshop introducing non-technical AIT students to AI-powered application development. The workshop will give participants the opportunity to use AI app builders such as Lovable and bolt.new to turn natural language prompts into a working invoice application based on a real-world business scenario. No prior coding experience is required. Beyond building an application, p
Sep 41 min read
This is not a conventional classroom: Prof. Worsak
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, addressing the first cohort of AITSPIN students on August 17, 2026. “This is not a conventional classroom.” The message appeared on the screen as Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Founding Executive Director of the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN), welcomed the School’s inaugural cohort on 17 August 2026. The inaugural cohort is notable for several reasons. It brings together multiple generations of learners and 50 professionals who
Aug 272 min read
Fifty Learners, One New Chapter
AITSPIN welcomes its inaugural cohort of 50 learners Members of AITSPIN’s inaugural cohort and the AITSPIN team together in front of the School. What happens when a managing director, an air traffic engineer, a data scientist, a recent graduate, a fund manager and a police officer enter the same classroom? AITSPIN began finding out today. The AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN) welcomed its first cohort of 50 learners on 17 August, bringing together professiona
Aug 182 min read
AITSPIN Welcomes First Cohort on August 17
The AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN) formally launches on Monday, 17 August, welcoming its first cohort of students to the AIT campus in Pathum Thani for an orientation program, held in hybrid mode to accommodate both in-person and online participants. The first batch brings together 50 participants from nine nationalities, split between 22 students in the Professional Master programme and 28 in the Certificate track. Most come sponsored by their employers,
Aug 113 min read
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Applications Open for the AITSPIN Executive AI Certificate
AITSPIN is accepting applications for its Executive AI Certificate for the August 2026 semester. Applications close on August 7, 2026. Designed for executives, senior managers and experienced professionals, the seven-credit certificate provides a practical foundation for working intelligently and responsibly with artificial intelligence. No programming background is required. The courses will be delivered by leading faculty and experts from across the globe, including interna
Jul 242 min read
An Invitation for Organizations to Invest in Building Internal AI Champions
By Emeritus Professor Dr. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai This article is available both in English and Thai. FOR THE THAI VERSION, CLICK HERE Over the past year, I have had the opportunity to speak with senior executives from both public-sector organizations and private enterprises. Across these conversations, one common concern has repeatedly emerged. Most leaders fully understand that AI is reshaping the future of work. Many of their organizations already have capable mid-level pro
May 265 min read
AITSPIN is Unveiled at Inaugural Board Meeting
Born of the AIT Speedboat Initiative, the new school marks the dawn of AIT’s next chapter in professional higher education. The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has unveiled the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN), a new flagship initiative designed for working professionals in the AI era and marks the next chapter in its long institutional journey. This was announced by AIT President Professor Pai-Chi Li in a communication to the AIT community. The formation
May 155 min read
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