{"id":30509,"date":"2026-05-05T18:24:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trueblog.info\/blog\/?p=30509"},"modified":"2026-05-05T18:24:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T11:24:03","slug":"ai-for-all-thais-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.true.th\/blog\/en\/ai-for-all-thais-2\/","title":{"rendered":"True, in Collaboration with Google, Launches \u201cAI for All Thais\u201d for the First Time in Thailand, Advancing AI Education with MHESI and Leading Universities Nationwide through Credit-Bearing Programs to Accelerate Thais\u2019 AI Upskilling and Excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bangkok, May 5, 2026 \u2013<\/strong> True Corporation Plc., in collaboration with Google, announced the launch of \u201cAI for All Thais\u201d for the first time in Thailand. This nationwide initiative aims to democratize access to artificial intelligence education and accelerate the development of Thai talent toward AI excellence, equipping them with future-ready digital capabilities. The initiative integrates globally aligned AI learning into Thailand\u2019s university education system, covering AI First Citizen, foundational AI learning under Gemini Academy in both offline and online formats with True offering free 10GB data for True and dtac students as well as a special 45-hour credit-bearing course, \u201cAI for Future Workforce\u201d, which can be officially counted toward academic credits. The program will also include AI competitions at both university and national levels. Bringing together collaboration from all sectors, the initiative combines the private-sector strength of True, which aims to connect AI technology with heart, Google\u2019s global technology leadership, policy support from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), and leading academic institutions nationwide to build a strong AI ecosystem and strengthen Thailand\u2019s long-term competitiveness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Advancing AI Education Through Credit-Bearing Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>At the core of the initiative is the launch of AI for Future Workforce<\/strong>, a credit-bearing AI program that can be officially counted toward academic credits and integrated into university curricula. This marks a significant step forward in elevating AI education from awareness-building to real implementation within the education system.<\/p>\n

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The program will be piloted in collaboration with more than 20 leading universities and subsequently expanded nationwide, creating opportunities for students to gain practical AI knowledge and skills alongside their academic studies. It will also support universities in systematically integrating globally aligned AI learning content into their curricula, with policy support from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI).<\/p>\n

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Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI)<\/strong> said that \u201cIn an era where technology is rapidly transforming the world, AI workforce development is no longer merely an option, but a \u2018national agenda\u2019 that we must accelerate. Thailand continues to face a significant shortage of as many as 80,000 AI professionals, while AI adoption across organizations remains limited. MHESI is therefore committed to serving as a key driving force in turning this challenge into an opportunity. We are ready to fully support and advance this initiative to equip Thais with future-ready digital skills, elevate the learning ecosystem, and prepare our people to compete on the global stage with strength and confidence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe nationwide collaboration taking shape today stands as a powerful testament to the synergy among the government, education sector, and industry. MHESI has a clear goal to concretely integrate AI into educational curricula. We aim to create a comprehensive learning pathway from building strong foundations to cultivating highly skilled specialists in order to develop talent with practical capabilities and real-world readiness. This collective effort not only addresses the needs of today\u2019s labor market, but also lays a strong foundation for Thailand to advance toward a sustainable economy driven by AI innovation in the long term.\u201d, Prof. Dr. Yodchanan <\/strong>said.<\/p>\n

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Sigve Brekke, Group CEO of True Corporation Plc.,<\/strong> said that \u201cAcross industries worldwide, global firms consistently agree that the biggest barrier to AI adoption is not technology, but the lack of skills, limiting AI\u2019s full potential. True is moving toward becoming an AI-First organization, with the ambition to build \u2018AI for All\u2019, making AI relevant, accessible, and affordable for all Thais, while embedding the principles of responsible AI, with a target to empower 12 million people by 2030.<\/p>\n

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This starts with our people. This year, all True employees will build a strong foundation in AI. From there, we will continue to deepen their capabilities from applying AI in their daily work to creating AI-driven solutions and innovations that drive real business impact, with the responsible use of AI as a core principle at all levels. Through our partnership with Google, we aim to scale this effort beyond our organization, empowering Thais to become a future-ready workforce in a new landscape reshaped by AI technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The \u201cAI for All Thais\u201d by True initiative is part of Charoen Pokphand Group\u2019s broader effort to advance Thailand\u2019s AI ecosystem through the CP Center of Excellence (CP-CoE) at True Digital Park. Serving as a hub for Digital & AI and Data Infrastructure, CP-CoE is designed to holistically develop AI knowledge, innovation, and talent by connecting collaboration across the business, technology, and education sectors, with the shared goal of accelerating Thailand\u2019s long-term AI capabilities.<\/p>\n

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A Multi-Sector Collaboration to Build a National AI Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n

The initiative reflects a strong commitment from all sectors to advance AI learning at a national scale. True leverages its digital infrastructure and nationwide ecosystem to expand access to learning and connect students, institutions, and digital platforms across the country.<\/p>\n

Google supports the initiative by providing AI knowledge and curricula designed to equip students with the skills to use Generative AI safely, while enhancing their creativity and productivity through Gemini. Meanwhile, MHESI provides policy direction and supports the integration of AI into Thailand\u2019s higher education system, while universities play a vital role in applying AI to teaching and learning and fostering innovation through real-world practice.<\/p>\n

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Saranee Boonritthongchai, Marketing Director, Consumer Products, Southeast Asia and South Asia Frontier, Google <\/strong>said that \u201cIn 2018, Google made a bold pledge to \u2018Leave No Thai Behind\u2019, a commitment that continues to shape our initiatives and ensure Thais can thrive in the digital age. Today, we are taking a significant step forward in that mission through our collaboration with True. By bringing Google\u2019s global AI expertise directly into Thai classrooms, we are bridging the digital skills gap and preparing students for an AI-driven economy. Through programs like Gemini Academy for Students and our AI Literacy & Safety Modules, we\u2019re committed to empowering the next generation to use generative AI safely while elevating their creativity and productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From Learning to Real-World Application<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under \u201cAI for All Thais\u201d, True and its partners have jointly designed a comprehensive AI learning pathway, covering foundational knowledge through to real-world application at the university level. The program aims to provide students with concrete opportunities to learn and develop practical AI skills.<\/p>\n

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The initiative \u201cAI for All Thais\u201d consists of two key phases:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Phase I: AI First Citizen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Focused on building foundational AI knowledge and expanding access to AI learning under Gemini Academy, this provides opportunities for students to learn AI Safety & Digital Literacy, as well as the fundamentals of Prompt Engineering, through both offline and online formats. True will also offer free 10GB data for online learning to True and dtac students, helping ensure broader access to learning. It will also include Challenge activities, where students can apply AI in practice through competitions under the themes \u201cAI for Daily Life\u201d and \u201cAI for Society\u201d. The top five winners will gain international exposure through a study visit to Google in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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Phase II: Special Course \u201cAI for Future Workforce\u201d<\/strong>
\nA specially designed 45-hour AI curriculum, co-developed by True and Google, aims to build artificial intelligence literacy for the future of work. The course will be integrated into university teaching and learning and can be officially counted toward academic credits. This also includes a Train-the-Trainer program for university instructors, as well as AI competitions at both university and national levels. The four winning teams, comprising 16 participants in total, will also receive the opportunity to join a study visit to Google in Singapore.<\/p>\n

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