Blendata Company Limited, Thailand’s leading Big Data and AI technology provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University to strengthen capabilities in Big Data and AI, and to elevate teaching, research, and curriculum development in alignment with the needs of today’s digital-era industries. This collaboration aims to produce high-quality graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills to apply data effectively in real-world work environments, and to foster innovations that will help drive Thailand’s economy and society toward sustainable growth.
The signing ceremony was attended by Associate Professor Dr. Komson Sommanawat, Vice President for Administration, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, representing the university, and Mr. Natnapat Rachataviwat, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Blendata Company Limited, representing the company. Both parties share a common vision to advance Thai education in preparation for a rapidly changing technological landscape—particularly in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI), which are becoming central to all industries.
Mr. Natnapat Rachataviwat, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Blendata Company Limited, stated: “Blendata believes that sustainable technological advancement begins with human development. We see collaboration with academic institutions as a crucial step in bridging the business world with the world of learning, enabling students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations. This collaboration with Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University will give students opportunities to learn directly from industry experts, build in-demand skills in Big Data and AI, and jointly strengthen Thailand’s technology ecosystem.”
The MOU covers collaboration across five key areas:
- Joint curriculum development and implementation: To modernize teaching and ensure alignment with industry demands.
- Knowledge and expert exchange: Both parties will exchange knowledge and experts. The university will share academic knowledge, research, and curriculum insights, while Blendata will provide Big Data and AI specialists to give lectures, share real-world industry experience, and offer guidance to faculty and students—effectively bridging academic knowledge with industry applications.
- Joint research and technology development: To create new innovations and practical approaches for applying data to economic and social development.
- Resource and facility support as a “second classroom”: Students will gain opportunities for professional training, real-world system exposure, and collaborative pilot projects with Blendata experts.
- Network building and further business collaboration: To strengthen knowledge, technology, and workforce development for sustainable growth.
Associate Professor Dr. Komson Sommanawat, Vice President for Administration, Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, stated: “Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University has a key mission to produce high-quality graduates ready for the professional world. Our collaboration with Blendata, a Thai technology company specializing in Big Data and AI, will enable us to enhance our curriculum and teaching to keep pace with rapid technological changes. Students will learn directly from real industry experts and will be able to transform their knowledge into meaningful innovation. This marks an important step in strengthening cooperation between academia and the private sector to develop human resources and elevate the nation’s long-term potential.”
The collaboration between Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University and Blendata Company Limited represents another significant milestone in developing Thailand’s data-technology workforce. Both parties will jointly conduct projects and activities to build skills, support research, and advance innovation in Big Data and AI for the benefit of both academia and industry—working together to create a strong ecosystem and foundation for a learning society that harmoniously integrates technology with human development to meet the needs of the digital age now and into the future.