Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) has secured both the Human Capital Development Award and the People’s Award at The Leadership Awards 2026, reinforcing its focus on workforce readiness for the AI era and sustainable organizational growth. Announced on November 12, 2026, the dual recognition highlights stakeholder confidence in the company’s role in developing domestic talent and supporting Thailand’s long-term economic and social development.
Strategic Upskilling and Reskilling for an AI-Driven Organization
As rapid technological shifts reshape workplace operations and required competencies, AIS is preparing its workforce through structured upskilling and reskilling initiatives. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning that aligns employee development directly with core business priorities, enabling staff to apply new capabilities in their daily roles, drive innovation, and enhance customer service delivery.
Ms. Kantima Lerlertyuttitham, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Corporate Officer at AIS, emphasized that organizational longevity relies on empowering employees alongside technological adoption. She noted that as artificial intelligence and digital tools alter how teams operate, leaders must align business direction with the specific support employees need to succeed, making people development a central pillar of AIS’s corporate strategy.
Fostering Diversity, Well-Being, and Workplace Equity
Beyond technical training, AIS’s human capital framework integrates skill building with a supportive working environment. The organization actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) alongside fair treatment for employees across all genders, while prioritizing workplace safety, comprehensive employee benefits, and work-life balance.
Reflecting on the company’s workplace culture, Ms. Kantima Lerlertyuttitham added that individuals reach their full potential when provided with equal opportunities and a supportive environment that values their well-being. She stated that the two honors encourage AIS to continue investing in its workforce so employees can deliver stronger outcomes for customers, Thai society, and the broader economy over the long term.
Selection Criteria and Organizational Scale
The two accolades evaluate both internal organizational standards and public sentiment. The Human Capital Development Award assesses companies across employee development, workplace safety, benefits and equity, and work-life balance, whereas the People’s Award is determined directly through a public vote. The selection committee for The Leadership Awards 2026 comprises Thansettakij, the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Thailand, and Ramkhamhaeng University, recognizing business leaders who drive tangible changes for Thailand’s sustainable economic development.
As of September 2026, AIS serves a total customer base of 53.9 million across its intelligent digital infrastructure portfolio as it advances toward becoming a Cognitive Tech-Co. Its operations span mobile services over an intelligent 5G network holding 1,460 MHz of spectrum for 47.2 million subscriptions, high-speed home broadband under the AIS 3BB FIBRE3 brand serving 5.4 million subscribers, as well as enterprise services, retail, entertainment, and digital financial services.
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