StartUP@Taipei Hosts Post-Event Sharing to Spotlight Expansion Opportunities in Thailand

StartUP@Taipei held the Taipei x Thailand Talk today, showcasing the 2025 Taipei City Techsauce Global Summit delegation’s achievements and lessons learned from this year’s exhibition. The delegation of 10 startups connected with more than 50 Thai investors, banks, telecoms, government agencies, and startup support organizations.

The program featured three panel discussions, each spotlighting real-world insights from startups breaking into the Thai market.

Panel 1 – Taipei to Thailand: Choosing a Gateway to Southeast Asia

Startups shared why Thailand has become their first stop for regional growth. GliaCloud showcased how it built partnerships with over 100 Thai media outlets. Crescendo Lab highlighted LINE’s dominance and the need to set up a local office to engage customers. AREA02 emphasized that authenticity is a key value in Thailand’s sneaker market, while PackAge Plus revealed opportunities for recyclable packaging in e-commerce and supply chains.

Panel 2 – Thai Takeaways: Insights on Business Expansion in Thailand

Speakers pointed to the importance of trust, regulation, and patience. TradingValley cited Thailand’s mature investor culture as a key draw. TapPay entered through technical cooperation with financial institutions, adapting its services to local needs. LongGood MediTech underscored the challenge of navigating medical regulations and long sales cycles, noting that success depends on strong local agents and clear communication.

Panel 3 – Security and Smart City: Bridging Taipei’s Smart Technology in Thailand

Taipei startups showcased how AI and smart city solutions are gaining traction in Thailand. ARIA has introduced AI facial recognition in Thai schools through local surveillance partners. OrionGo is running proof-of-concept projects with Thai corporates, while AIFT is promoting its AI cybersecurity insurance platform through local monitoring partners. Panelists agreed that patient relationship-building and bundling hardware with software are critical for success in Thailand’s smart city market.

All sessions were moderated by Stephanie Wu of AAMA, who emphasized the importance of cross-border collaboration. 

StartUP@Taipei’s participation at Techsauce reflects the city’s ongoing commitment to international collaboration and supporting Taipei startups’ growth into Southeast Asian markets. The delegation not only introduced Taipei’s technological strengths but also laid groundwork for future partnerships in finance, sustainability, digital health, and beyond. 

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