Huawei Technologies Thailand was honored on Tuesday with the Special Prime Minister Award in the category of digital international corporation of the year at a ceremony in Government House, Bangkok.

The award recognizes Huawei Thailand for its valuable support and outstanding contributions to Thai society and its efforts to support digital transformation since its establishment in the country 21 years ago. Huawei is the only international company to ever receive this award.

Abel Deng, CEO of Huawei Technologies Thailand, accepted the award from Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in the presence of Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, president/CEO of digital economy promotion agency.

Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha presents Huawei Technologies Thailand CEO Abel Deng with the PM Award: Digital International Corporation of the Year at a ceremony in Government House, Bangkok. Photos by Huawei Thailand

Prayut congratulated the awardees and commended the younger generation for applying digital technology creatively and leveraging innovation to create new businesses.

The government supports the development of 5G and AI systems to drive Thailand forward, Prayut said, and he expressed hope that the success would inspire university students to make use of digital technology to create business opportunities in the future.

Prayut congratulated Huawei executives and asked them to continue the company’s mission to drive Thailand forward.

The prime minister’s digital awards recognize organizations whose products and solutions help drive digital technology and innovation development.

The criteria of the PM’s Special Award: Digital International Corporation of the Year include excellence in development of digital technology that supports enterprises, services and the society, application of digital technology that drives a better economy, society, culture and security for Thais, investment that creates jobs in Thailand and social and environmental development that support the local and international economy.

Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, president of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency of Thailand, said that the Thailand government’s collaboration with Huawei has been central for the country’s development and crucial in emergency responses to unforeseen events such as natural disasters, security threats and health crises.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company applied AI-assisted solutions and 5G technology to support the country’s medical working teams at government hospitals.

Nuttapon noted that thanks to collaboration between the Digital Economy Promotion Agency, the Digital Economy and Society Ministry and Huawei, Thailand’s first 5G ecosystem innovation center was launched at the agency’s office.

“Our partnership with Huawei and our ability to leverage on 5G technology give us an edge in enhancing our business competitiveness,” Nuttapon said. “I would like to congratulate the company on this achievement.

“We are grateful for Huawei’s goodwill and continuous efforts to help drive the digital economy in the country.”

It was an honor to accept the award, said Deng, CEO of Huawei Thailand.

“At Huawei, we value long-term partnership,” Deng said. “We are committed to collaborating with customers and partners to help keep Thailand at the forefront of the digital age.

“With the mission ‘Grow in Thailand, Contribute to Thailand,’ Huawei reinforces its commitment to helping the country move forward to Thailand 4.0 and become a digital hub in the Asia Pacific region, and to ensuring that no one is left behind.

“We will bring digital to every person, every home and organization, for a fully connected, and intelligent Thailand.”