📢 ECOT Launches the AI Xcelerate – Thailand Launch Event

Mr. Ekasit Kunanantakul,
 President of the Employers’ Confederation of Thailand (ECOT),
 delivered the opening remarks at the AI Xcelerate – Thailand Launch Event
under the theme:
“AI for Enhancing the Competitiveness of Thai Businesses and Workforce.”

The event was held on 12 December 2025
at Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel, Bangkok.

This event was jointly organized by ECOT, the International Organisation of Employers (IOE), and Microsoft (Thailand),
with the aim of empowering Thai enterprises—particularly SMEs—to adopt AI in practical ways,
enhance productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and prepare the Thai workforce for the digital future.

🎤 Panel Discussion Highlight:
“AI for Enhancing the Competitiveness of Thai Businesses and Workforce”
Moderated by Ms. Rita Yip (Senior Adviser, IOE),
with distinguished speakers from multiple sectors, including:

• Acting Sub Lt. Dr. Thanes Sorarat (ECOT)
Shared policy perspectives and international cooperation approaches to advancing AI adoption in Thai businesses.

• Ms. Supahrat Juramongkol (Microsoft Thailand)
Presented national AI skills development initiatives and the role of AI in enhancing business efficiency.

• Dr. Oeb Pongbungor (Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology)
Highlighted human resource development in the digital era by integrating Japanese management concepts
(5S, Kaizen, Monozukuri) with AI applications.

• Mr. Chatchai Tiamsanit (Department of Skill Development)
Reflected the government’s role in upgrading digital workforce skills and preparing for the AI era.

• Mr. Yingyong Tanthanaphongphan (Fintech for SMEs)
Shared real-world experiences in applying AI to SME operations to strengthen competitiveness.

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📸 View event highlights and photo gallery from AI Xcelerate
👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gJc47Z8TZz6X7Jld2CrZIyNKJYx2TA1P?usp=sharing