Thailand becomes first in Southeast Asia to launch Sora AI app

2025-12-02 by AICC

Thailand has officially joined the digital vanguard as one of the first Asian markets to access the Sora app. This strategic launch brings OpenAI’s groundbreaking AI video tool to a region renowned for its vibrant creative ecosystem, alongside rollouts in Vietnam and Taiwan.

According to the original report titled "Thailand becomes one of the first in Asia to get the Sora app", the application has already surpassed one million downloads globally in less than five days, outpacing the initial growth trajectory of ChatGPT.

Next-Gen Video Generation: Sora 2

The application is powered by the Sora 2 model, enabling users to generate original clips, remix existing footage, and engage with a personalized content feed. Notably, the app includes full Thai language support, ensuring local creators can leverage AI without linguistic barriers.

Innovative Features: Cameos and Character Creation

  • Cameos: Users can insert their own likeness into AI-generated scenes after a one-time identity verification.
  • Character Cameos: Transform personal items, pets, or original designs into reusable digital characters for future storytelling.
  • Social Connectivity: Thai creator Woody Milintachinda highlighted that Sora offers a unique platform to resonate with global audiences through immersive visual storytelling.

Safety, Ethics, and Control

The deployment focuses on responsible AI usage. To maintain transparency and prevent misuse, the platform implements several safeguards:

Feature Description
Watermarking Visible animated logos and invisible C2PA digital watermarks for authenticity.
Privacy Complete user control over likeness, with options to delete or restrict access at any time.
Youth Safety Daily usage limits for teens and ChatGPT-powered parental controls.

(Photo by Mariia Shalabaieva)