AI In-brief 29 Sept 07:02

Flood damage estimated at Bt12.3 bn, Bangkok hardest hit

Thailand's economy faces an estimated 12.283 billion baht in flood damage, equivalent to 0.066% of GDP, based on five days of flooding across Bangkok and 26 other provinces.
Bangkok, as the country's largest economic center, accounts for the highest toll at 7.014 billion baht (57% of total damage), severely impacting its commercial and service sectors through travel disruptions and reduced consumption.
While the initial damage is not expected to derail the overall Thai economy, it will increase pressure on second-half growth; the government is urged to implement measures including quick remedies for affected groups, improved river basin management, and continuous monitoring of essential goods.

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.

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