AI In-brief 15 Sept 20:54

Bangkok’s Loy Krathong waste drops 24% from last year, says BMA

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) reported a 24% decrease in krathong waste collected this year compared to last, totaling 391,027 items.
A significant majority (82.76%) of the collected krathongs were made from natural materials, reflecting a positive trend away from non-biodegradable options like Styrofoam.

AI In-brief Yesterday 17:42

Anutin pushes data centre expansion, tech upskilling in talks with AWS

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with AWS to advance Thailand's digital economy hub ambitions through expanded digital infrastructure and data center investment.
The government is establishing a Data Centre One-Stop Service and leveraging the "Thailand Fast Pass Service" to streamline approvals and attract foreign investors like AWS.
Both sides prioritized workforce upskilling, with AWS proposing training for civil servants and the public, and partnering with universities for data center engineering degrees.
Key discussions included securing stable, sustainable energy for data centers, ensuring clear regulatory standards, data protection, and promoting environmentally friendly infrastructure.