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Supporting Thailand’s next generation of AI companies
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OpenAI and Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation are launching an eight-week accelerator to help startups turn promising ideas into products ready for real-world use.
Key facts
- OpenAI will provide each team with US$2,000 in API credits, one-on-one technical guidance, and access to OpenAI’s latest frontier models
- Since the start of 2026, weekly active usage of Codex in Thailand has grown more than 350-fold, also placing the country among the top 20 globally for Codex usage
- By Demo Day, Curico aims to pilot its platform in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration childcare centers, with a pathway to reach more than 200 centers
- Their internal data shows that Thailand ranks among the top 20 countries globally for ChatGPT weekly active users
Summary
Today in Bangkok, OpenAI and Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) announced a new accelerator to help Thai startups turn promising prototypes into products ready for real-world use and growth. The OpenAI x MHESI AI Accelerator brings together ten startups working across health, wellness, and education. A compelling AI demonstration is only the beginning. Over eight weeks, participating founders will work with mentors from OpenAI and across Thailand’s technology, research, and startup communities to bridge the gap between prototype and deployment.