- Thailand’s Ministry of Labour is collaborating with Microsoft to train 150,000 workers in AI skills, aiming to transition Thailand from an “AI user” to an “innovative nation” in the AI economy.
- The program provides industry-recognized training and certifications for the national workforce, supporting the “workforce 5.0” vision.
- Microsoft Thailand states that the initiative aims to upgrade the competency of the workforce, support AI policy, provide training for all professional groups, and build a sustainable learning ecosystem.
- The highest demand is in data analysis, software development processes, and AI skills.
- The project supports AI transformation for the Department of Skill Development (DSD) through 4 areas:
- Basic AI skill training with over 280 courses in Thai on DSD’s online platform, granting common certifications.
- In-depth data analysis training for those aspiring to become developers.
- Competency development for policymakers and leaders.
- Training for the unemployed or those at risk of job loss.
- A knowledge transfer program for the nationwide network of DSD instructors will be deployed to expand AI training capabilities in every province.
- The “Workforce Demand Survey 2025-2029” shows that Thailand needs approximately 1.09 million high-skilled workers in key industries.
- The project begins in July 2025 and will expand to various other target groups.
- The Minister of Labour encourages businesses to utilize the Skill Development Promotion Act 2002 to deduct training costs, thereby boosting investment in human resources.
- Thailand sets a national goal to train over 10 million people in AI skills by 2027 to become a regional AI hub.
📌 Summary: Thailand and Microsoft are collaborating to train 150,000 AI workers, providing over 280 basic AI courses, in-depth training, and leadership development. The demand for high-skilled labor is estimated at 1.09 million people during 2025–2029. The national goal is to have 10 million people with AI skills by 2027, making Thailand a regional AI spotlight.
