​Thailand’s momentum 2026 : Society – human capital, AI adaptation and sustainable competitiveness

​Artificial intelligence offers Thailand significant opportunities to boost productivity and competitiveness, but it also poses challenges, including job displacement and widening inequality. This panel will examine how the country can strengthen AI literacy, reform education, reskill its workforce and promote public-private cooperation to support the responsible adoption of new technologies. By combining innovation with ethical governance and inclusive access to digital tools, Thailand can develop a future-ready workforce and achieve sustainable, broadly shared growth.

​The discussion is part of the FCCT-Bitkub Thailand’s Vision series, which will continue with two further events: one on geopolitics in October and another on the economy in November.

​Thailand stands at a strategic crossroads as the global order becomes increasingly fragmented. Building sustainable momentum will require structural reform, technological adaptation and strategic balance to strengthen economic resilience, restore investor confidence and position Thailand as a trusted regional connector—one capable of shaping, rather than merely following, global trends.

​Speakers:

• ​Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Minister;

• ​Kobsak Pootrakool, director and senior executive vice president, Bangkok Bank;

• ​Jirayut Srupsrisopa, founder of Bitkub Group.

• ​Moderator: Panu Wongcha-um, president of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand.

​Note:

​- While there is no limit on attendance, seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

​- This session will be conducted in English.