Sovereign technology key to national security, say punditsMs Panita, left, and ACM Prapas, centre, who urged Thailand to develop its own innovative technology. Thailand must develop its own sovereign technology and innovative infrastructure to ensure long-term national security and economic growth, say tech researchers and a military official. Using foreign technology means user data is constantly being collected and harvested, said ACM Prapas. By inventing and developing technology locally, the nation can effectively secure its own data, which protects its digital sovereignty and strengthens national security, he said. Technology must be successfully transferred across multiple agencies so the entire national security apparatus becomes more capable and less reliant on external dependencies over time, said ACM Prapas.

Source: Bangkok Post February 19, 2026 19:32 UTC