We have awarded VEKIN (Thailand) Co., Ltd. ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System (AIMS) certification, recognizing the organization’s commitment to responsible AI governance, transparency and systematic risk management. VEKIN becomes the first organization to receive this certification through SGS in Thailand, reflecting Thailand’s growing alignment with international standards for AI governance.
The certificate was presented by Montree Tangtermsirikul, Sub-Regional Business Assurance Manager for Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar and the Philippines, to Dr. Sakayong Pattanavekin, Chief Executive Officer, and Dr. Ekasit Phermphoonphiphat, Chief Technology Officer of VEKIN.
Advancing responsible AI governance
Artificial intelligence is integrating rapidly across industries worldwide. As AI systems become embedded in core processes, the demand for structured governance frameworks has increased significantly. Organizations must demonstrate that their AI systems are developed, deployed and monitored in a manner that is transparent, accountable and aligned with applicable regulations and international best practices.
ISO/IEC 42001 is the internationally recognized standard for AI management systems. It provides a certifiable framework that addresses the full AI lifecycle – from research, design and development through to deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement. The standard establishes requirements for governance structures, risk and impact assessments, explainability controls, data management and human oversight.
Through our certification audit, we assessed VEKIN’s AI governance framework across these dimensions, confirming that the organization has embedded responsible AI principles systematically across its operations. The certification supports VEKIN’s customers and partners with reduced risks relating to model bias, privacy, safety and business continuity, while enabling faster innovation under a clear governance framework.
Dr. Ekasit Phermphoonphiphat, Chief Technology Officer of VEKIN, said: “Implementing ISO/IEC 42001 enables VEKIN to manage AI systematically, so customers and partners no longer question how responsibility is ensured or how AI is managed, because everything is clearly addressed.”
Building digital trust across industries
VEKIN’s certification covers the implementation of AI policies and standards, AI risk and impact assessments, explainability and transparency controls, responsible data management, and human oversight with continuous model monitoring. This governance structure supports VEKIN’s stakeholders across multiple dimensions:
- Customers: AI solutions designed with risk management, ethics and safety as core requirements
- Partners: integration confidence supported by internationally recognized controls
- Regulators and society: demonstrated alignment with governance principles and applicable regulations
- Internal teams: clear roles, processes and performance indicators that balance innovation and safety
This certification is part of our broader SGS DIGITAL TRUST services, which support organizations in building confidence in digital technologies by addressing cybersecurity, privacy protection, AI governance and digital compliance across the technology lifecycle.
Continuing collaboration for trusted AI
As AI technologies continue to evolve, we will work with organizations across industries and markets to promote standardization, transparency and responsible innovation. Through our certification services, we support organizations worldwide in strengthening the governance, accountability and reliability of their AI systems.
About VEKIN
VEKIN (Thailand) Co., Ltd. is a technology organization specializing in AI solutions and digital services. ISO/IEC 42001 certification recognizes VEKIN’s structured approach to AI governance, supporting its continued growth across products and markets in the ASEAN region.
About SGS
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