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 bridges the gap between academic AI advancements and practical professional responsibility.

Below are the key speech extracts from the ceremony, reflecting a collective commitment to ensuring that Thailand’s workforce doesn't merely watch the AI revolution, but masterminds its direction. Here is how the visionary leaders behind this shared national initiative outline the journey ahead:

1. Professor Pai-Chi Li, President, Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

"When we look at the landscape today, we can clearly see that the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development is accelerating alongside our own expanding capabilities. The best way to help us navigate through this fast-evolving future is through agility, proactive transformation, and local strategic collaboration. I think this is exactly why we are here today to build a unique partnership with AITSPIN—a collaborative framework that will help us anticipate the changes of the future and turn our shared commitments into impactful actions."

2. Professor Emeritus Dr Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai, Executive Director, AIT School of Professional Intelligence (AITSPIN)

"Today is not only an MoU signing ceremony. Today is the beginning of a shared national mission. It is a mission to help Thai professionals, especially Thai engineers and related professional communities, prepare themselves for a new world shaped by artificial intelligence. This is why today’s MoU is more than a document. It is a bridge. It is a bridge between education and practice. It is a bridge between AI knowledge and professional responsibility. It is a bridge between those who use AI and those who build and provide AI solutions.

Together, these six organizations represent something very powerful. They represent both sides of the AI transformation. On one side are the professional users of AI, and on the other side are the AI experts. Too often, these two worlds speak different languages. Today, we are bringing these two worlds together. That is why this is not an ordinary partnership. It is a prototype for Thailand. I call this a historic event. It is historic not because of the ceremony itself, but because of the mission behind it."

3. Assoc. Prof. Anek Siripanichgorn, President, The Engineers Association of Thailand (EIT)

   
   

"AITSPIN is tailor-made for those who refuse to pause their careers or stop working, yet remain deeply committed to preparing themselves seriously for the future. At EIT, our mission has always been to elevate engineering and professional standards to international levels. By embracing programs such as AITSPIN, we ensure that Thai professionals are not merely spectators in the AI revolution, but the masterminds shaping its direction."

4. Mr. Kittipong Weerapoprasit, President, Council of Engineers Thailand (COET)

"The most critical factor is the people of Thailand. How can we ensure our people possess the body of knowledge required to leverage these resources established in Thailand to create impactful work—not just for Thailand, but to support engineering projects across the entire ASEAN region? If these individuals have the opportunity to study in this program [by AITSPIN], I believe it will elevate the entire country, aligning perfectly with the government's policy to upgrade the nation's digital infrastructure and human capacity."

5. Mr. Noppadol Jaisue, President, The Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand (CEAT):

"For the Consulting Engineers Association of Thailand, or CEAT, our members are the visionaries who design and supervise the vast infrastructure projects shaping our nation. Incorporating AI into our consulting workflows is no longer optional; it is the definitive edge that will allow us to deliver safer, more cost-effective, and highly sustainable engineering solutions on a global scale. By aligning with AITSPIN, CEAT is taking a proactive step to ensure our consulting engineers are fully equipped with 'Professional Intelligence.' This partnership will allow our members to master the AI tools necessary to design smarter cities, optimize infrastructure, and pioneer sustainable engineering practices that will define Thailand’s future."

6. Mr. Pichaya Chantranuwat, President, The Building Inspectors Association (BSA)

"This strategic partnership with AITSPIN is a major turning point. It empowers our network of licensed engineers, architects, and certified inspectors to develop 'Professional Intelligence.' By combining our domain expertise with AI fluency, we can deploy advanced technologies for predictive maintenance, code compliance, structural safety monitoring, develop inspection checklists, and automated risk assessment to significantly elevate public safety standards."

7. Dr. Thepchai Supnithi, President of the Artificial Intelligence Association of Thailand (AIAT)

"At AIAT, our core focus is on cultivating the 'AI Professional'—individuals who are already deeply skilled in their specific domains and want to leverage AI to excel even further. Today, AI is no longer just a standalone tool; it is deeply embedded in business and economic productivity. We must find practical ways to integrate human expertise with artificial intelligence, which is why the mission of the AITSPIN program to deliver 'Professional Intelligence' matches our vision so perfectly."

8. Dr. Chanwit Boonchuay, President, Artificial Intelligence Entrepreneur Association of Thailand (AIEAT)

"As entrepreneurs, we recognize that true innovation happens at the intersection of technology and marketplace demand. Through this collaboration with AITSPIN, our goal is to bridge the gap between academic AI advancements and commercial viability, cultivating a dynamic pipeline of AI-driven enterprises that will firmly position Thailand as a tech leader in the ASEAN economic landscape."