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Upcoming tech trends
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Artificial intelligence is moving out of chat boxes and into glasses, rings, earphones, phones and household appliances, promising expatriates in Thailand practical assistance with language, navigation, health and domestic chores, while forcing consumers and regulators to confront questions about privacy, affordability and trust.
Key facts
- Artificial intelligence is moving out of chat boxes and into glasses, rings, earphones, phones and household appliances, promising expatriates in Thailand practical assistance with language, navigation, health and domestic chores, while
- Thailand is fertile ground for such technology
- Many earphones in 2026 come with live translation feature and much more
- Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act has been in effect since June 2022 and sets requirements concerning the collection, storage, processing and consent-based use of personal information
Summary
Thailand is fertile ground for such technology. The country had 65.4 million internet users last year, equivalent to 91.2% of the population, and digital services such as QR payments, mobile banking, delivery applications and social media are already woven into everyday life.
Thais have generally embraced products that offer an immediate benefit, particularly when they are easy to use and do not require a 40-page instruction manual written in microscopic type.