Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to Deploy Agricultural Innovations and AI Skills Training

Key summary

On October 25, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Spokesperson Rear Admiral Patdarassam Thongsaluakor stated that the government aligns with parliamentary suggestions to accelerate research application in agriculture, reduce inequality, and develop AI skills. Under the supervision of Vice Premier and Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESTI) Minister Yochanan Wongswat, the ministry aims to convert knowledge into economic opportunities. Key initiatives include TISTR's seven agricultural innovations in Kamphaeng Phet province, such as custom organic-chemical fertilizer technology reducing costs by up to 60%, disease-free cassava seedling production, and short banana plants for weather resilience. The government also promotes the 'Learning Has No Expiration Date' concept via Skill Bridge (Credit Bank) and AI skills development, alongside a target to train 10,000 semiconductor workers within five years in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour. Additionally, participation in the World Bank's Human Capital Project aims to develop teachers and kindergartens through Rajabhat University networks to reduce educational inequality.