OpenAI and Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation have launched an 8-week AI Accelerator program (first cohort: 10 startups) targeting healthcare and education sectors. The initiative bridges the gap between tech capability and real-world application, providing mentorship in business, strategy, product, and technology. This reflects both Thailand's strong ChatGPT/Codex adoption (top 20 globally, with Codex usage up 350% YoY) and the government's push to build a new economic engine through innovation and global market access for Thai entrepreneurs.