Coding Thailand 2026 hosts a National Coding & AI Competition bringing together 210 teams from 167 schools across 59 provinces. The initiative, backed by Thailand's Digital Economy Promotion Office (DEPA), aims to shift youth from technology consumers to innovation creators through structured learning and mentorship. Winners receive scholarships and grants totalling over 27 million baht, with standout projects like SUN Kids' AI-powered duck farm demonstrating practical problem-solving via coding and IoT technology.