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Microsoft deepens investment in Thailand, enhancing technology and talent capabilities
Microsoft has announced a major expansion of its partnership with Thailand as it plans to invest more than US $ 1 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure and ongoing operations across Thailand over the next two years.
The investment is the centrepiece of Microsoft’ s Advancing National Growth, Prosperity, and Global Competitiveness with AI initiative, supporting trusted and inclusive access to cloud and AI technology while helping skill millions of Thai citizens across every sector of the economy.
“ Our ambition is for Thailand to grow as a regional driving force in Asia’ s digital and
AI economy,’’ said Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul.“ To achieve this, we are focusing on building stronger foundations for the years to come – with a national digital and AI strategy that prepares our economy for opportunities presented by new S-curve industries while also equipping Thai people with the capability to make the best use of advanced technologies. Microsoft’ s announcement is a direct contribution to that effort and a clear expression of confidence in Thailand’ s future.”
“ As the cloud and AI become central to economic growth and national competitiveness, countries need both access to world-class technology and the know-how to put it to work,” said Brad Smith, Microsoft Vice Chair and President.“ Microsoft is proud to support Thailand’ s vision for secure cloud and AI, combining trusted infrastructure, secure platforms and skills so AI adoption translates into real competitiveness and job creation.” n
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