Bangkok, 3 August 2026 – Thailand has taken another major step in laying the foundation for the quantum technology era with the launch of “Quantum Club Thailand,” a national quantum technology collaboration platform. Established through the cooperation of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Charoen Pokphand Group, Arise, True Corporation, QTRic, and US-based quantum software platform provider qBraid, the initiative connects government, universities, researchers, industry, startups, investors, and global technology partners to develop quantum-ready talent, accelerate research, enable industrial applications, and position Thailand to seize opportunities in the future quantum economy. Quantum Club Thailand operates around four strategic missions, comprising Talent Development, Research Acceleration, Industry Enablement, and Innovation Creation, focusing on practical, commercially scalable applications. To translate this vision into execution, three flagship programs have been launched, including Quantum Academy Thailand, Quantum Industry Lab, and Quantum Innovation Challenge. These initiatives will help build Thailand’s quantum ecosystem and propel the country toward becoming a co-innovator of quantum technology on the global stage.
The event was honored by the presence of Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), who presided over the opening ceremony. He was joined by Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, Chairman of the Board of Directors of True Corporation Plc. and Chairman and CEO of Arise Ventures Group; Dr. Teerapon Tanomsakyut, Chief of Sustainability and Strategic Development of Charoen Pokphand Group; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worawat Meevasana, President of the Quantum Technology Research Initiative Consortium (QTRic); Mr. Ricky Young, Chief Operating Officer of qBraid, a U.S.-based developer of quantum software and cloud platforms; and Prof. Dr. Sompong Klaynongsruang, President of Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI). Representatives from government agencies, universities, research institutions, businesses, startups and leading technology organisations from Thailand and abroad also attended the event at True Digital Park.
Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), said “MHESI is committed to building engines that drive the new economy through advanced technologies, recognising quantum technology as a key factor in strengthening the country’s competitiveness. The most important priority is to accelerate talent development in parallel with transition from research towards real-world industry applications. The collaboration under Quantum Club Thailand therefore brings together the strengths of government, academia and the private sector to build an innovation ecosystem that can be translated into tangible action, generate economic growth and position Thailand as an innovator of quantum initiatives in the future.”
Mr. Suphachai Chearavanont, Senior Vice Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, Chairman of the Board of Directors of True Corporation Plc. and Chairman and CEO of Arise Ventures Group, said “The transition to the quantum era is not merely a technological advancement, but a significant transformation that will define a nation’s long-term competitiveness. The most critical element in this transition is not computers, data centers, or machinery, but ‘people.’ While technology can be acquired, building the talent capable of creating next-generation technologies requires continuous, local investment and development.
Thailand possesses distinct strengths across its talent, researchers, universities, and industry. The key lies in connecting these capabilities. Quantum Club Thailand is therefore not simply a forum for knowledge exchange, but a strategic collaboration platform that connects government, academia, business, and global partners to accelerate research, innovation, and real-world applications. Great innovations are never created by a single individual, as they emerge through the collaborative efforts of experts across diverse disciplines.”
Mr. Suphachai added, “Thailand must shift from being a technology follower to a co-innovator of technology. We should not merely be users of AI or quantum technology, but must build our own ecosystem of researchers, developers, and entrepreneurs. The success of technology is not measured by the number of research papers, but by its ability to solve real-world problems, improve the country’s efficiency, and enhance people’s quality of life.”
Mr. Ekaraj Panjavinin, Head of Research and Innovation, True Corporation Plc., said “Quantum technology will be one of the key technologies transforming the world and many industries in the future. If Thailand seeks to build long-term competitiveness, the country should not merely be a buyer or user of technology, but must begin today to jointly develop its own knowledge, talent, and innovation. As a leading Thai Telco-Tech company, True Corporation realizes the power of quantum technology as the next-generation infrastructure that will revolutionize industries and strengthen national competitiveness.
We are ready to leverage our intelligent network and digital ecosystem to drive Quantum Club Thailand beyond being a space for knowledge exchange, turning it into an ‘execution platform’ that connects the strengths of every sector from frontier knowledge and research to real-world business challenges to co-create innovation and translate it into tangible commercial viability for Thai industry. Our key goals cover every dimension, including the number of talent developed with practical skills, research applied in practice, industry pilot projects, and the emergence of Thai deep-tech startups on the global stage. Through a wide range of activities, including workshops, seminars, and connections with the international quantum communities, this initiative will drive Thailand’s readiness to become an innovator of the quantum era in reality.”
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Worawat Meevasana, President of QTRic, said “QTRic currently features over 80 quantum technology prototypes supported by a robust network of more than 120 researchers across 19 partner organizations. Through the Quantum Club Thailand initiative, QTRic is ready to leverage this knowledge by synergizing academia, government, and industry, translating research into viable commercial use cases and expanding global partnerships to position Thailand as ASEAN’s Quantum Hub.”
Mr. Ricky Young, Chief Operating Officer of qBraid, said “qBraid is honored to support Thailand’s long-term vision of building a globally competitive quantum ecosystem through the Quantum Club Thailand initiative and sincerely appreciates the Royal Thai Government, True Corporation, and QTRiC for their leadership in bringing together academia, industry, and government to accelerate quantum innovation. Beyond offering access to our global quantum platform and AI-assisted tools, we are committed to building Thailand’s quantum talent and helping enterprises prototype and validate practical use cases across key industries. By connecting local leadership with our international network, we aim to accelerate industry adoption, inspire the next generation of talent, and position Thailand as a regional hub and global destination for quantum innovation, research, and commercialization.”
Four Core Missions to Lay the Foundation for Thailand’s Quantum Ecosystem
Quantum Club Thailand serves as a national collaboration platform connecting academia, industry, government, and global partners to drive Thailand’s quantum future through four strategic missions aligned with the nation’s digital economic structure:
- Build Talent — Sustainably enhancing and developing Thailand’s quantum workforce by connecting students, researchers, engineers, and professionals with learning opportunities ranging from foundational education to practical development experience.
- Build Research — Promoting collaboration that advances research beyond theory toward experimentation, proof of concept, and real-world application, leveraging genuine business and societal challenges as key drivers.
- Build Industry — Creating an ecosystem that enables the adoption of quantum technology across various sectors by supporting meaningful use cases and developing proof-of-concept projects. Initial areas of exploration include telecommunications, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, logistics, and intelligent infrastructure.
- Build Innovation — Supporting startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators in transforming quantum ideas into viable prototypes and deep-tech ventures, while fostering new intellectual property to strengthen the country’s competitive advantage.
Unveiling Quantum Club Thailand’s Three Flagship Programs
Quantum Club Thailand was founded as an “Execution Platform” to create a continuous pathway from learning to research, experimentation, proof-of-concept projects, and tangible outcomes that can be scaled commercially. To translate vision into execution, the Club will initially activate three core programs covering the full journey from talent development to commercial business creation:
- Quantum Academy Thailand — A talent development engine that offers training, bootcamps, workshops, university programs, and research fellowships. In collaboration with global technology partners like qBraid, the program provides hands-on experience with quantum software development environments, simulators, and advanced quantum computing resources to build Thailand’s next generation of quantum-ready talent.
- Quantum Industry Lab — A collaborative laboratory bringing together enterprises, researchers, and technology partners to address real-world business challenges. It will launch initial pilot projects in telecommunications, focusing on network optimization, energy efficiency, and quantum-era security, before expanding lessons and capabilities into other strategic sectors.
- Quantum Innovation Challenge — A national platform featuring hackathons, mentorship, and business matching designed to transform the quantum ideas of students, researchers, developers, and startups into prototypes, intellectual property, deep-tech ventures, and future commercial opportunities.
In its initial phase, Quantum Club Thailand will focus on building technological capabilities directly linked to real-world challenges in Thailand’s industries and infrastructure across four priority areas including 1) Quantum Optimization; 2) Quantum Simulation and Digital Twin; 3) Quantum AI and Intelligent Infrastructure; and 4) Quantum Security, aimed at safeguarding cybersecurity against future attacks and quantum-enabled decryption.
