Thailand has concluded a three-day workshop in Bangkok designed to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into classrooms, with the Ministry of Education and UNESCO working together to help teachers and students prepare for a future shaped by technology. The event, held from September 16–18, 2025, drew policymakers, education experts, and teacher trainers who discussed how AI skills can be adapted to Thai schools.
According to UNESCO, the workshop was part of a wider push to localize global AI competency frameworks so they meet Thailand’s specific needs. Participants looked at how AI could be integrated into teaching practices, how students could build digital literacy from an early age, and what training teachers will need to make this happen.
Children in rural Thailand use a tablet in the rice fields, symbolizing the goals of the UNESCO-backed workshop in Bangkok to expand AI and digital learning access nationwide Photo Courtesy Sirisak_baokaew
Another major focus was the National Digital Learning Platform (NDLP), Thailand’s online hub for digital education. Officials explored ways to make the platform more user-friendly and more effective for schools across the country. Improving accessibility was highlighted as essential, as many rural schools still lack equal access to digital resources compared with those in Bangkok.
The workshop was supported by Huawei’s Funds-in-Trust and tied directly to Thailand’s 20-Year National Strategy (2018–2037), which puts digital transformation at the center of economic and social growth. Education leaders stressed that improving AI competencies is not only about staying current with global technology, but also about giving young people the skills they’ll need in an increasingly automated job market.
While the event did not produce immediate policy announcements, it created a shared roadmap for how Thailand might move forward. Participants left with a sense that follow-up action will be crucial, particularly in teacher training and ensuring digital infrastructure reaches underserved communities.
For many educators, the workshop was a reminder of both the opportunities and challenges of digital learning. Access to AI tools could transform lessons, but without resources and proper guidance, students in poorer regions risk falling further behind.
As Thailand moves forward, officials said the workshop will inform future steps in education reform, with AI likely to play a central role. The real test will be whether ideas discussed in Bangkok translate into meaningful changes in classrooms nationwide.
