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Thailand's tech experts and military officials emphasize the need for sovereign technology to ensure national security and economic growth. ACM Prapas Sornchaidee of the Royal Thai Air Force highlights the risks of relying on foreign technology and advocates for local innovation in areas such as AI, drones, and cybersecurity. Nectec's leaders stress the government's role in providing foundational technologies and infrastructure to support local tech development, including a Thai AI Foundation Model and smart city devices.