ENGINEERING AND SPORTS TECHNOLOGY IN THAILAND: CURRENT SITUATION, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CHALLENGES IN THE DIGITAL ERA
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Sports engineering and technology play a crucial role in elevating Thailand’s sports industry to international standards, particularly in the digital era, where technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are transforming training systems, competitions, and sports management. Thailand has the potential to develop sports technology through government policy support, infrastructure investment, and the promotion of research and innovation, such as real-time athlete performance analysis systems and e-sports competition platforms. However, significant challenges remain, including a shortage of specialized professionals, limited budget allocations, and ineffective integration of technology into the sports system. This study examines the current state of sports engineering and technology in Thailand, analyzing opportunities and obstacles while proposing development strategies to enhance the nation’s competitiveness at regional and global levels. The findings indicate that establishing centers of excellence in sports engineering, developing the sports technology industry, and fostering collaboration between the public sector, private enterprises, and academic institutions are key strategies to mitigate limitations and advance the Thai sports sector. Additionally, developing specialized sports technology professionals and expanding educational opportunities at the higher education level will help address human resource shortages and lay a solid foundation for the sustainable growth of Thailand’s sports technology industry in the long term
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เนื้อหาและข้อมูลในบทความที่ลงตีพิมพ์ในวารสารวิทยาศาสตร์การกีฬาและนวัตกรรมสุขภาพ กลุ่มมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏแห่งประเทศไทย ถือเป็นข้อคิดเห็นและความรับผิดชอบของผู้เขียนบทความโดยตรงซึ่งกองบรรณาธิการวารสาร ไม่จำเป็นต้องเห็นด้วย หรือร่วมรับผิดชอบใด ๆ
บทความ ข้อมูล เนื้อหา รูปภาพ ฯลฯ ที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์ในวารสารวิทยาศาสตร์การกีฬาและนวัตกรรมสุขภาพ กลุ่มมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏแห่งประเทศไทย ถือเป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของคณะวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏศรีสะเกษ หากบุคคลหรือหน่วยงานใดต้องการนำทั้งหมดหรือส่วนหนึ่งส่วนใดไปเผยแพร่ต่อหรือเพื่อกระทำการใด จะต้องได้รับอนุญาตเป็นลายลักษณ์อักษรจากวารสารวิทยาศาสตร์การกีฬาและนวัตกรรมสุขภาพ กลุ่มมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏแห่งประเทศไทย ก่อนเท่านั้น
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