Microsoft CEO announces establishment of first data center in Thailand and plans to train 100,000 people in AI skills.
On May 1, Microsoft announced a major commitment to developing cloud and AI infrastructure in Thailand, continuing to equip more than 100,000 Thais with AI skills and supporting the country’s developer community. Building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed by Microsoft with the Thai government. Under the aim of leading Thailand towards a future driven by digital innovation and AI.
Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella revealed the plans at the Microsoft Build: AI Day event in Bangkok. In front of more than 2,000 developers and leaders from the business and technology sectors in Thailand, with Prime Minister Settha Thavisin giving the honor of coming to give the opening speech.
by Microsoft’s plans for infrastructure Related to the establishment of a new regional data center in Thailand. Expanding Microsoft’s large-scale cloud services to be broader and more inclusive. Providing stability and performance that better meets the needs of enterprise users. It also fully supports Thai standards for data storage and security.
Mr Satya said “Thailand has outstanding potential and opportunities to build a future powered by digital innovation and AI. along with investing in other infrastructure Cloud and AI, as well as building AI skills, are plans that advance Microsoft’s mission. To help Thai organizations The public and private sectors are growing. Together we create new changes. for Thailand”
Mr. Satya Nadella
Mr Thanawat Suthumpun, President of Microsoft (Thailand) Company Limited, added that Microsoft is committed to helping develop Thailand’s digital economy to be stronger and more prominent. Let all Thai people fully benefit from the potential of technologies such as cloud and AI that will help create growth and a better life. This partnership will help lay a strong foundation for Thailand’s future. Not only does it have cutting edge technology. but also gives everyone equal opportunities and promotes sustainable growth as well
Microsoft’s roadmap for infrastructure Related to the establishment of a new regional data center in Thailand. Expanding Microsoft’s large-scale cloud services to be broader and more inclusive. Providing stability and performance that better meets the needs of enterprise users. It also fully supports Thai standards for data storage and security.
Research from consulting firm Kearney predicts that AI will help increase the GDP of various countries. in Southeast Asia up to 1 trillion USD (about 37,000 trillion baht) by 2030, and Thailand’s total GDP will increase to 117 billion USD (about 4.3 trillion baht).
last Tuesday Microsoft also announced its goal to help more than 2.5 million people from ASEAN countries to have the opportunity to learn and practice AI skills through training and all related support measures. It is held in collaboration with the government. non-profit organizations, the private sector, and community and interest groups in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
For in Thailand The first phase of Microsoft’s skills development program will help raise the AI capabilities of more than 100,000 Thais.
source: microsoft
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