#Infrastructure

A new era of digital inequality is emerging worldwide, as recent research reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) computing power is rapidly becoming concentrated in just a handful of countries and companies. This growing divide between AI “haves” and “have-nots” is set to disrupt economies, fuel geopolitical rivalries, and shape the scientific and social futures of entire nations, according to a major new investigation by Oxford University researchers and reporting by The New York Times (nytimes.com).

Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport has once again solidified its status as one of the region’s key aviation gateways, ranking fourth in the latest list of Southeast Asia’s busiest airports, according to recently published data. The airport served a remarkable 3.11 million passengers over the past reporting period, reflecting the rapid rebound and ongoing transformation in the region’s aviation sector following the pandemic e.vnexpress.net.

This new ranking is significant, not just for Suvarnabhumi but for the future of air travel in Thailand and the broader region. For many Thais, the ability to travel freely, access international destinations, and welcome global visitors is closely tied to both economic vitality and cultural exchange opportunities. As borders reopened and travel demand surged, regional airports—particularly in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines—competed for leadership in capacity, technology, and passenger experience.