Thailand is advancing toward responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence. This national assessment, conducted by UNESCO in partnership with Thai institutions, examines the country’s readiness across five key dimensions: legal, social, scientific, economic, and technical. The report highlights both progress and challenges while offering policy recommendations to guide Thailand toward ethical AI development aligned with international human rights and sustainability standards

Key Insights:

• Thailand has a national AI strategy, but lacks AI-specific laws and risk-based regulatory mechanisms.
• A talent gap of 80,000 AI professionals poses a major barrier to scaling innovation.
• Vulnerable groups—rural communities, minorities, and the elderly—face persistent digital access barriers.
• Over 28,000 government datasets are publicly available, yet quality and reuse remain limited.
• The report recommends urgent development of ethical oversight systems, AI testing infrastructure, and cross-sector coordination.

With the right investments and implementation, Thailand can transition from strategic planning to real-world action—building an AI ecosystem that is ethical, inclusive, and globally aligned.