AIS, Microsoft power up Thai SMEs with AI

Mr Phupa says the "AI Ready for SMEs" initiative is designed to foster AI innovation for Thai SMEs.

Advanced Info Service (AIS), through AIS Business, has partnered with Microsoft Thailand to roll out its "AI Ready for SMEs" initiative to help Thai small businesses access secure artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, providing them with a competitive advantage.AIS Business is the company's provider of digital infrastructure and intelligent technology for enterprises.

The move supports Thai entrepreneurs with specially tailored packages for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and nationwide roadshows to improve solution accessibility, including through the development of pre-built AI agent templates.

Thai SME entrepreneurs contribute a combined 35% of Thai GDP, according to AIS.

The Thai SME Council reported that there are more than 3.13 million SMEs, representing 99.7% of all businesses and 70% of employment in the country. The sector covers businesses with 1–200 employees.