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

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

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

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,

The AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN) will host the fourth webinar in its Professional Intelligence Masters Series on Monday, 10 August 2026, at 7:00 PM ICT via Zoom. Titled “Decision Making for AI,” the webinar will feature Dr. Ahmed T. Hammad, Data Science Consultant at Baffelan OÜ, Estonia. Artificial intelligence is exceptionally good at identifying patterns. However, patterns and correlations alone do not explain why things happen. The webinar will explor

Axel Winter, Chief Digital Officer of Siam Piwat Group, will lead the third session of the AITSPIN Professional Intelligence Masters Series on Monday, 3 August 2026, at 7:00 PM ICT via Zoom. Titled “The Agentic Enterprise: Real Solutions, Real Careers,” the webinar will examine how organisations are deploying agentic AI, where it is delivering measurable value, and why some initiatives fail. It will also explore what the shift from AI assistants to AI agents means for profess

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

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

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

Following the successful launch of its inaugural session, "The Flip," the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN) is back with the second installment of its Professional Intelligence Masters Series. The upcoming live webinar shifts the focus from high-level concepts to execution, tackling one of the most critical challenges facing industries today: moving past the AI hype and delivering actual, measurable value. From Program Management to Practical Transformation Sc

AITSPIN Webinar Explores the Future of Professional Intelligence Think of the last 100 decisions you made. When was the last time you were sure the choice was entirely your own? This uncomfortable question kicked off a live webinar on July 6, as part of AITSPIN Professional Intelligence Masters Series. The session featured Carl Boutet, author of The Flip, founder of StudioRx, and adjunct faculty member at AIT and McGill University, for a discussion on how professionals can pr

The AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN) invites professionals, students, educators, and decision-makers to join the next session of the AITSPIN Professional Intelligence Master’s Series, a live webinar designed to explore the changing relationship between human intelligence, professional practice, and emerging technologies. This session, “The Flip: Staying Human in an Algorithmic World,” will feature Carl Boutet, author of The Flip and founder of StudioRx. Drawi

Professor Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul (right) Permanent Secretary of MHESI, with Prof. Emeritus Dr. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Executive Director of AITSPIN, and the AITSPIN delegation during the meeting on 18 May 2026. Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) extended its auspices to the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN) during a meeting between Professor Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Permanent Secretary of MHESI, and an AITSPIN

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

From left: Mr. Pichaya Chantranuwat, Dr. Chanwit Boonchuay, Mr. Kittipong Weerapoprasit, Prof. Pai-Chi Li, Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Assoc. Prof. Anek Siripanichgorn., Dr. Thepchai Supnithi, and Mr. Noppadol Jaisue. The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with six leading Thai professional organizations to accelerate the development of an AI-ready workforce and strengthen professional capabilities for the AI era. The

Strategic Partnership between AITSPIN and Six Leading Thai Professional Organizations The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), through the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN), will host a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony with six leading Thai professional organizations on Tuesday, 16 June 2026, at the AIT Conference Center. The strategic partnership brings together AITSPIN with the Engineering Institute of Thailand Under H.M. The King's Patronage (EI

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

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.

I have spent most of my professional life at the Asian Institute of Technology—first as a student, then as a faculty member, and later as its President. AIT shaped who I am. So when I look at a world being reshaped by artificial intelligence and ask what it means for higher education, I do not ask as an outside observer. I ask as someone who has witnessed, across decades, how AIT’s noble mission has steadily expanded—from serving a region to helping shape leaders across the g

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has launched the launch of the AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN), a new school created to serve professionals, leaders, and organizations whose work must evolve in a world transformed by artificial intelligence. The school was officially launched at a grand opening organized in Bangkok on May 12, 2026. The inauguration was presided over by H.E. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thai

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