Telecom woos creators

True and AIS open hubs in Siam Square targeting young generation

- SUCHIT LEESA-NGUANSUK

Mr Suphachai, back row centre, poses during the launch of True Alpha Hub.

Telecom operators are stepping up efforts to capture future customers with the launch of hubs at Siam Square.

Suphachai Chearavanont, chairman of True Corporation, said the telecom business will continue to grow with the changing landscape — driven by cloud and artificial intelligence (AI).

Even with an ageing Thai demographic, the landscape of AI and cloud is expanding at an exponential rate, he said.

Thailand could position itself as a potential digital hub in the region, leveraging advanced infrastructure, skilled talent and attractive incentives to draw private investment, said Mr Suphachai.

"We must look beyond hosting data centres and aim for the entire value chain, including R&D and semiconductor development," he said.

Thailand must clearly define the type of hub it wants to become in order to attract global investment, said Mr Suphachai.

The country must also consider whether it can evolve into a financial hub capable of drawing sustained foreign capital.