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

Date
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Time
19:00
Location
FCCThai Clubhouse
Admission
Members free, non-members 400 baht; students and local media with ID 150 baht.

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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 and group CEO, Bitkub Capital Group Holdings.

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

Members who wish to book in advance should email info@fccthai.com or call the FCCT office on 02-652-0580.

Non-members can use this link.