Thailand is pushing forward its national transformation strategy with a bold vision to become a regional hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation, Thai Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong said Thursday.

In a video keynote address at the Huawei Thailand Digital & AI Summit 2025 in Bangkok, Prasert, who is also minister of digital economy and society, pointed out the important function of AI and digital innovation in the Southeast Asian country's long-term development strategy.

The Thai digital economy is growing rapidly and is projected to expand by 7.3 percent in 2025, Prasert said.

"Under the Growth Engine of Thailand policy, we aim to boost national competitiveness, foster a secure digital environment, and cultivate the next generation of digital talent," he said.

Through a three-pronged strategy, Thailand aims to strengthen its digital infrastructure, establish a secure digital environment that protects user rights and builds public trust, and develop human capital by training professionals and producing AI developers within the next two years, he added.

Supporting the national policy on digital talent development, China's technology giant Huawei and Thailand's Chulalongkorn University have collaborated in designing AI-focused curricula, developing information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure, and transforming the university into a fully integrated smart campus.

"This collaboration with Huawei reflects our strong commitment to driving digital transformation in education and preparing our students and staff for the future digital economy," said Parichart Sthapitanonda, the university's vice president.

David Li, CEO of Huawei Technologies (Thailand), emphasized the transformative force of AI for society.

"Through collaboration with government, industry, and academia, Huawei aims to elevate all sectors, from agriculture to healthcare and finance," he said.

The summit attracted over 2,000 participants, including government leaders, global technology pioneers, and academic researchers, to explore the next phase of the Thai digital economy driven by AI, cloud innovation, and cross-sector ecosystem collaboration.