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PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP), represented by Ms Sopitta Chotechuang (2nd right), Senior Vice President for Branding, Communications and Knowledge Intelligence Division, presented a sponsorship of 20 million baht to the Football Association of Thailand under the Patronage of His Majesty the King (FAT) for the second consecutive year. Receiving the contribution were Pol Gen Winai Thongsong (2nd left), Central Committee Member of FAT, and Mr Ekapol Polnavee (first from left), General Secretary of FAT. The sponsorship aims to strengthen the capabilities of Thai football players and sports personnel through initiatives such as hiring professional coaches, providing equipment, improving training facilities, and supporting both domestic and international competitions. The handover ceremony was held at the Energy Complex Building, Bangkok. This partnership is part of the memorandum of understanding to support national sports development in line with the government’s ‘One Sport, One State Enterprise Plus’ policy for 2024-2030, which promotes sport as a driver of Thailand’s soft power.

Fifty-eight percent of organisations across Thailand encountered cyberthreats powered by artificial intelligence (AI) in the past year, while 90% of organisations are already using AI in their security environment, according to a survey commissioned by Fortinet.

The 2025 IDC survey covered 550 IT and security leaders across 11 Asia-Pacific markets including Thailand between February and April 2025, with 88% of respondents from organisations with more than 250 employees who were directly involved in cybersecurity decision-making.

Supakorn Kungpisdan, country manager for Fortinet Thailand and Laos, said chief information security officers (CISOs) across Thailand are entering a more advanced phase of cybersecurity planning. They are finding that AI is not only augmenting defences, but also influencing how organisations structure teams, allocate budgets and prioritise threats.

According to Fortinet, AI is transforming cybersecurity on both sides of the battlefield.

Defenders are using it to automate threat detection, accelerate incident response and scale intelligence at unprecedented speed.

Attackers are harnessing AI to craft faster, stealthier and more adaptive threats, making the race between offence and defence more dynamic than ever, noted Fortinet.

According to the IDC study, 58% of organisations across Thailand report encountering AI-powered cyberthreats in the past year. Of those, 62% reported the increase doubled and 34% reported a threefold gain in threat volume.

These attacks are harder to detect and often exploit blind spots in visibility, governance and internal processes.

In contrast, more than 90% of organisations across Thailand are already using AI in their security environment.

Organisations are rapidly progressing from AI-powered detection to more advanced use cases such as automated response, predictive threat modelling, AI-driven incident response, AI-powered threat intelligence and behavioural analytics, according to Fortinet.

These top five use cases reflect how detection has become an essential requirement, while response, prediction and orchestration are now the next frontier.

Generative AI is also gaining traction, with adoption focused on light-touch tasks such as updating rules and policies.

However, trust in autonomous action remains limited. Use cases such as auto-remediation and guided remediation are not widely deployed, signalling we are still in the ‘co-pilot’ phase of adoption, noted the study.

Top 5 roles

Across Thailand, the top five cybersecurity roles in demand include security data scientists, threat intelligence analysts, AI security engineers, AI security researchers and AI-specific incident response professionals.

Cybersecurity budgets are rising, with 92% of Asia-Pacific organisations reporting an increase. However, the vast majority of these increases were modest, as 74% reported an uplift of less than 5% and only 18% saw increases between 5-10%. This suggests that while budgets are growing, spending remains focused on covering rising operational and talent costs, noted Fortinet.

The top five areas of investment over the next 12-18 months include identity security, network security, cyber-resilience and cloud-native application protection. This indicates a strategic shift from infrastructure-heavy spending towards more targeted, risk-centric priorities that reflect the evolving threat landscape.

Despite growing executive focus on cybersecurity, most teams remain under-resourced. Just 6% of staff are in internal IT, and only a fraction of those focus on security. Fewer than one in six organisations have a dedicated CISO, and only 6% have specialised security teams, according to Fortinet.

This lack of focus is hurting performance – over half of respondents report rising threats, tool overload and talent challenges, driving burnout and highlighting the need for smarter resourcing.

Logitech G, the global leader in gaming peripherals, made a powerful statement with the worldwide launch of its PLAY 2025 event, held at Hard Rock Cafe Bangkok on 18 September. The event showcased a full suite of next-generation gaming products, blending sleek design, high performance, and advanced technology to meet the needs of both competitive and casual gamers.

Among the highlights was the debut of the Logitech G PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2c, a wireless gaming mouse weighing just 51 grams. Despite its ultra-light build, it packs a punch with the HERO 2 sensor offering up to 44,000 DPI and 888 IPS speed. The LIGHTFORCE Hybrid Switches deliver crisp responsiveness, while support for 8kHz report rate and POWERPLAY wireless charging ensures up to 95 hours of uninterrupted gameplay.

Also introduced was the PRO X SUPERLIGHT 2SE, a refined version with a minimalist design and slightly heavier build at 60 grams. It retains the same high-end sensor and switch technology, and offers full customisation via Logitech G HUB software, including DPI settings, report rate, and button mapping. It’s compatible with Windows 10 and above via USB.

For keyboard enthusiasts, Logitech G launched the G515 RAPID TKL, a low-profile tenkeyless keyboard just 22mm thick. It features Analog Magnetic Switches supporting Rapid Trigger, Multipoint Action, and Key Priority. Users can fine-tune actuation from 0.1mm to 2.5mm for precision control. The durable PBT double-shot keycaps, metal frame, and LIGHTSYNC RGB lighting make it a standout choice for serious gamers.

The audio experience was elevated with the G321 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset, designed for long sessions with its lightweight 210g build and memory foam ear cups. It offers over 20 hours of battery life, a flip-to-mute boom mic with 16kHz clarity, and Bluetooth 5.2 support for mobile gaming and music. The 40mm drivers deliver immersive sound across all frequencies.

Racing fans were treated to the unveiling of R50 and RS PEDALS, bringing the precision of Direct Drive and realism of TRUEFORCE technology to the forefront. Inspired by McLaren’s racing DNA, these pedals are compatible with existing G Series gear and offer upgrade paths within the Racing Series.

The showstopper was the surprise reveal of the PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE, a revolutionary wireless mouse designed specifically for esports. It introduces two groundbreaking features:

Hall Effect Switch + Rapid Trigger for ultra-precise clicks and movement

Haptic Feedback for immersive tactile response, making in-game actions feel more lifelike

Logitech G PLAY 2025 was more than a product launch-it reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to delivering a holistic gaming experience by integrating hardware, software, and inspiration to connect gamers worldwide.