AIS (SET: ADVANC) has reinforced its leadership as an innovative organization by winning the Best Innovative Company Awards in the Business Excellence category at SET Awards 2026, organized by the Stock Exchange of Thailand and Money & Banking Magazine. The award recognizes “AIS AI Network,” which applies AI to enhance the management of the network, the core of AIS’s business. It reflects the results of systematically promoting innovation by bringing together technology capabilities, employee expertise and a corporate culture that supports the development of new ideas. These efforts enhance operational efficiency, elevate services and strengthen the business over the long term.
Mr. Tee Seeumpornroj, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer of AIS, said, “AIS is committed to investing in technology and innovation that address business needs and create long-term value. The network is both the foundation of our services and a critical infrastructure for the digital economy. Applying AI to enhance network capabilities helps improve management efficiency, optimize resource utilization and elevate service quality for customers. It also prepares us to support future demand and business opportunities. This investment connects technological development with the company’s competitiveness and growth.”
“Behind innovation are people who understand the needs of the business and our customers. We therefore place great importance on building a corporate culture that gives AIS employees the opportunity to work together to generate ideas, experiment and apply their knowledge and expertise to develop solutions that can be put into practice. Winning the Best Innovative Company Awards is a source of pride and reflects AIS’s ability to drive business through a systematic approach to innovation, with our people playing a vital role in its ongoing development. This helps improve efficiency, strengthen competitiveness and create long-term value for customers, shareholders, investors and Thailand’s digital economy.”
“AIS AI Network” is the result of encouraging employees to apply innovation to operational challenges. It combines the capabilities of AI with network expertise and an understanding of customer needs. The process gives employees opportunities to contribute from the initial idea and experimentation through to practical application, helping improve network management efficiency and continuously elevate services.
The Best Innovative Company Awards recognize organizations with outstanding innovation and management practices that support its continued development. The awards consider both financial and non-financial results, as well as benefits to business, industry, society and the country. The selection process includes an assessment by an independent panel of experts, along with site visits and interviews with executives and relevant employees.
This recognition reinforces AIS’s leadership in corporate innovation by connecting the capabilities of its people, technology and corporate culture with business development. AIS will continue to advance innovation to elevate services and digital infrastructure, support business growth and strengthen Thailand’s competitiveness sustainably.
