On April 23-24, 2025, Pasuwatch Manonai, President of the Thai Journalists Institute, along with Professor Dr. Chaiyong Promwong, Chairman of the Institute’s Advisory Board, Suchart Malalum, Vice President for AI Technology, Dr. Liang Peiwen (Ping Ping), China Relations Advisor, and Vichai Annawakulthorn, Vice President for International Coordination, welcomed Dr. Li Gang, Secretary-General of the National Digital Urban Design Industry Education Integration Community, and Dr. Zhou Qing, Deputy Director of the Urban Design Innovation Center at Shanghai Art & Design Academy, accompanied by Chinese experts Wu Gang, Fan Ye, Zhao Chenyi, Chen Su, and Li Beiheng. The delegation met with Associate Professor Dr. Prueang Kitratporn, President of Phranakhon Rajabhat University, to discuss establishing the Asia AI Innovation Center in Thailand.

The meeting concluded with an agreement to establish an AI center at the Thai Journalists Institute, located in the Community Enterprise Incubation Building of Phranakhon Rajabhat University, which will serve as an AI technology park. The project has secured investment support from DAIMON YU Group and the National Digital Urban Design Industry Education Integration Community, who will provide advanced Chinese hologram AI technology.

Professor Dr. Chaiyong Promwong stated, “This marks the beginning of creating professional futures and revitalizing Thai-Chinese relations to develop professional innovations that will position Thailand as the most advanced AI training center in Asia.”

“It is a great opportunity that Shanghai Art & Design Academy has shown interest in Thailand, working to make Thailand the first AI center in Asia. They are ready to install the most advanced technological tools at the Thai Journalists Institute for professional media development, including multimedia production, advertising media like LED Wallpaper and LED Broadcast, as well as AI-driven film production,” he added.

Dr. Liang Peiwen (Ping Ping), China Relations Advisor, revealed, “This collaboration stems from recognizing Thailand’s potential to serve as a hub for artificial intelligence technology that seamlessly integrates Asian cultures. The connection between educational institutions of both countries will dramatically accelerate the development of personnel in this field.”

Suchart Marlalam, Vice President for AI Technology at the Thai Journalists Institute and founder of AISX.ASIA, who initiated the concept of integrating AI technology with Asian culture, commented, “This project is just the beginning of the foundation we’ve laid. True success comes from the collaboration of all parties who share the same vision. I’m merely a small part in sparking this idea.”

Vichai Annawakulthorn, Vice President for International Coordination, added, “This collaboration will not only create benefits in terms of technological development but will also expand educational and career opportunities for media and technology personnel at an international level.”

The official launch of the Asia AI Innovation Center is scheduled for July 2025. The center will offer specialized AI training programs and serve as a dedicated learning hub, focusing on producing skilled craftspeople from 38 Rajabhat Universities to work both domestically and internationally, with China being the initial target destination.

This collaboration represents a significant step for Thailand in becoming a leader in artificial intelligence technology in the Asian region and strengthens academic ties between Thailand and China.