Bio
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Surichai Wun’gaeo is a distinguished Thai sociologist, President of the Asia Pacific Sociological Association, and Vice President of UNESCO MOST’s Intergovernmental Council. A pioneer in community-centered research, peacebuilding, and human rights, he has spent decades advocating for marginalized communities across Asia. His deep engagement with global ethical frameworks, demonstrated through his active participation in last year’s UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI, directly informs his current contributions. At the Solidarity AI conference, Dr. Wun’gaeo brings these critical perspectives together, emphasizing how emerging technologies must be governed ethically to foster social equity, protect human dignity, and reinforce global solidarity in an increasingly digital world.