Thailand's Digital Economy Minister formally opened Southeast Asia's largest tech summit, Techsauce Global Summit 2026, emphasizing the government's role as an enabler for digital innovation and accessibility. The event, themed "The Race to the NEXT...", aims to unite all sectors in solving structural challenges including food security, climate change, and AI-driven economic growth. The government announced the Prime Minister's Digital Awards 2025, recognizing 8 outstanding projects across agriculture, healthcare, and logistics sectors that demonstrate practical digital transformation by SMEs and community enterprises.