Krirk University, through its International College of Aviation and Aerospace, in collaboration with the Office of the President, organized the international academic seminar “The Power of AI: Inspire, Integrate, Impact” on July 31, 2025, at the International Academic Conference Center, Krirk University. The event brought together more than 200 participants from various sectors, including government agencies, private enterprises, educational institutions, and technology organizations, reflecting widespread interest in the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving modern society.
The seminar featured leading national and international speakers and experts who shared their knowledge, insights, and professional experiences. The event commenced with welcome remarks by Professor Dr. Krasae Chanawongse, President of Krirk University, and Mr. Wang Changming, Chairman of the Executive Board of Krirk University. The objectives of the seminar were presented by Mr. Li Shaoyun, Vice President for Administration. The official opening ceremony and keynote address were delivered by Dr. Wetang Phuangsup, Secretary-General of the Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission.
The seminar also featured discussions by distinguished national keynote panelists, including:
– Professor Emeritus Dr. Maneerat Sawasdiwat Na Ayutthaya, Director of the ASEAN Center for Multilingual Translation and Interpretation.
– Assistant Professor Dr. Wisarut Lowwithee, Expert of the Chularatchamontri and Vice Chairman of the Bangkok Islamic Committee.
– Dr. Apithet Sae-Kow, President of Stamford International University.
– Dr. Setthaphan Krachangwong, Director of the Division of Intellectual Capital Promotion and Development, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
In addition, international guest speakers, including Dr. William Rivers, Dr. Arti Khosla, Dr. Raymond Woo, and Professor Hiroaki Ogata from Kyoto University, shared their expertise and international perspectives. The seminar also welcomed a presentation from Google, delivered by Mr. Panya Yatitham, New Business Sales Specialist, Google Workspace, Thailand, together with Dr. Chunapong Thaiupathum, Assistant Vice President of Krirk University.
In the afternoon, the International Opening session featured Professor Dr. Chengqing Zong, President of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL), together with Dr. Thepchai Suphanidhi, Director of the Artificial Intelligence Research Group. The session connected Thai academics and participants with developments from the 63rd Annual Meeting of the Association for Computational Linguistics (ACL 2025), held in Vienna, Austria, further strengthening the university’s connection with the international academic community.
The programme continued with presentations by Mr. Qu Dong, Director of AI Development Department and Head of IT Affairs at Hisense Group Co., Ltd.; Dr. Luo Yong, Vice President of Krirk University; Mr. WANG Yufei, Chairman of Jing’an Big Data Technology Co., Ltd.; and Mr. Liao Boi-Yee, Associate Dean of the International College of Krirk University.
A key component of the seminar was the organization of six Focus Groups, led by Dr. Pheemakorn Dommongkol, together with experts and faculty members from Krirk University. The discussions aimed to gather opinions and recommendations on ethical and sustainable AI policies in Thailand. The focus groups provided a platform for exchanging perspectives, identifying challenges, and discussing approaches to the responsible development and application of AI.
The findings from these discussions will be synthesized into policy recommendations for submission to relevant government agencies and organizations. This initiative reflects Krirk University’s commitment to contributing academic knowledge and expert perspectives to public policy discussions, while strengthening collaboration between the university, government agencies, the private sector, and the international academic community in advancing ethical and sustainable AI development in Thailand.
