Thanawat “Tan” Chaiyaporn is a dynamic journalist specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and their transformative impact on local industries. As the Technology Correspondent for the Chiang Rai Times, he delivers incisive coverage on how emerging technologies spotlight AI tech and innovations.
With a keen eye for the intersection of global tech trends and regional realities, Tan’s reporting demystifies complex topics for everyday readers, advocating for equitable tech access in rural communities.
A Chiang Rai native, Naree holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Mae Fah Luang University (2018), where his thesis on machine learning applications in sustainable agriculture earned him the Dean’s Award for Innovation. he deepened his expertise with a Master’s in Digital Media and Journalism from Chulalongkorn University (2021), focusing on ethical AI storytelling.
Tans’ career began as a freelance tech blogger for Northern Tech Review (2017–2019), where she chronicled Thailand’s early robotics startups during the rise of Industry 4.0.
Tan then served as Digital Content Producer at Thai Innovation Hub in Bangkok (2019–2022), producing podcasts and videos on AI ethics and workforce upskilling amid the pandemic. In 2025, she returned to her roots, joining the Chiang Rai Times to bridge the digital divide through his bilingual (Thai-English) reporting.
His work has been featured in the Bangkok Post and Southeast Asia Tech Weekly, and she frequently speaks at regional forums like the Chiang Rai Digital Summit. When not chasing the next AI breakthrough, Tan enjoys hiking Doi Tung’s trails and experimenting with robot-assisted cooking gadgets in his home.
