Silicon Valley Founders Launch SV Academy for AI Training in Thailand
Three Silicon Valley tech veterans have launched SV Academy in Thailand to train youth and businesses in AI and software development, aiming to close the skills gap and prepare the country for rapid technological transformation.
Three experienced founders from leading Silicon Valley technology companies have launched SV Academy, a skills development institute for artificial intelligence and software development training aimed at Thai youth, entrepreneurs, and businesses. The academy seeks to strengthen the potential of Thai personnel from youth level through entrepreneurs and business sectors to support the digital economy transformation and AI applications reshaping work across all industries.
The institute was founded by three professionals with experience in Silicon Valley's technology ecosystem: Prom Paladechpong, an innovative educator and assistant director of development and innovation at Loei Learn School; Krairat Myreen, a former senior engineer who worked with Amazon, Databricks, Uniswap, and Magic Eden; and Chalee Pisurachai, a technical infrastructure specialist with experience at Meta, Wing (part of Google X), and Robinhood Markets. Loei Learn School serves as the first partner in piloting the curriculum in Thailand.
Prom Paladechpong stated that AI is no longer just a tool for developers but is becoming a fundamental skill for people of all ages. He emphasized the need to design learning that helps students understand both application, product design, and user experience to apply technology in practice. SV Academy will bridge knowledge from Silicon Valley with Thailand's educational context.
Krairat Myreen noted that he witnessed firsthand how startups in Silicon Valley use AI to reduce time-to-market by five times and increase work efficiency by twenty times. However, employees unable to adapt quickly face dismissal. Previously, most businesses relied on renting ready-made software with monthly subscriptions and forced teams to adapt to those programs. AI has changed this dynamic—today applications solving specific business needs can be built in days, with full ownership and control. This is the skill SV Academy will teach to prepare for this transformation. "SV Academy's mission is to close the gap between Silicon Valley and Thailand until no gap remains," he said.
Chalee Pisurachai noted that in an era where AI makes knowledge access easier, the critical skill is applying that knowledge to create practical results. SV Academy will share system design and software infrastructure development knowledge from experience working with global technology organizations, helping Thai organizations develop efficient, secure software supporting future business expansion.
SV Academy has designed curricula including SV Academy Junior for youth ages 10-15 to develop app creation and basic AI skills, and SV Academy for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners focusing on applying AI to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and create innovation without requiring prior programming experience.
