Living on the Frontier #27 — Weekly AI News

⌖ Chiang Mai · 4Seas Nimman

Hosted by AI Engineers in Thailand

Explore practical AI strategies for business growth at this recurring meetup in Chiang Mai, open to non-technical attendees. Hosted by Nick F. and AI Engineers in Thailand, the meetup brings together entrepreneurs, business owners, managers and anyone interested in using AI to create measurable business value. Participants will share experiences from solo ventures and established companies, with discussion covering: - Business growth, productivity and competitive advantage - Automation and operational improvements - Customer insights and content creation - AI-assisted decision-making - Lessons from implementing AI in real business contexts No technical background is required; the focus is on practical applications rather than engineering. The page does not list formal speakers or a detailed agenda. This session takes place on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM ICT at 4Seas Nimman, 2/20 Nimmana Haeminda Road, Lane 15, Chiang Mai. Although the title calls it weekly, Meetup lists the event as recurring every two weeks on Wednesdays until 1 January 2027. Register for the meetup

⌖ Chiang Mai · The Kannas Hotel

Hosted by AI Engineers in Thailand

Explore and experiment with the week’s latest AI technology over coffee at this practical meetup for coders of all levels in Chiang Mai. Organised by AI Engineers in Thailand and hosted by Marcus S. and nick f., this informal weekly session invites attendees to discuss new developments in AI, play around with emerging technology and learn from one another. There is no published speaker programme or fixed agenda; the focus is collaborative exploration, conversation and attendee-led demonstrations. Event details - Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026 - Time: 10:00am–12:00pm ICT - Venue: The Kannas Hotel, 308 Lampang–Chiang Mai Superhighway, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50300 - Format: Coffee, AI discussion and practical experimentation - Experience level: Open to coders at every level This meetup runs every Saturday until 1 January 2027. Bring a computer if you would like to demonstrate something, but arrive with it fully charged, the venue does not provide charging facilities. Register for this event

⌖ Chiang Mai · Hideaway

Hosted by Chiang Mai Professionals, Expats, and Digital Nomads

Explore Gemini 4 Argon and agentic AI through live workflow stress tests, technical discussion and builder networking in Chiang Mai. Hosted by Chiang Mai Professionals, Expats, and Digital Nomads, this practical meetup takes place at Hideaway on Sunday, 8 November 2026, from 11:30am to 2:30pm ICT. The core interactive programme is described as two hours, with time dedicated to meeting the local community. Rather than another introductory prompting workshop, the session examines how frontier AI performs on substantial coding, business and research tasks. Host Steven Dr S. will share lessons from evaluating agentic computer systems and multilingual STEM and business reasoning with Turing, then compare Gemini 4 Argon with Claude, ChatGPT and other models. What to expect - A community mixer for engineers, founders, researchers, agency owners and remote professionals - A technical look at model evaluation, long-context workflows and calibrated uncertainty - Discussion of Argon’s claimed one-million-token context window, hallucination rate and API pricing - A live lab testing two or three audience-submitted workflows with Gemini 4 Argon and Google Antigravity - An open roundtable covering model trade-offs and priorities for a continuing Chiang Mai AI Builders community Bring a difficult coding, business or research problem if you would like it considered for the live stress test. The venue is Hideaway, 209/154 Moo 10, Muban FengFah Padeat, Mueng Chiang Mai. Register for this event

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⌖ Chiang Mai

Hosted by Diggity Marketing & Smash Digital

Five-day in-person SEO + AI conference (9–13 Nov 2026) in Chiang Mai — learn AI-driven SEO tactics, automation techniques, and build systems that scale through hands-on workshops, talks, and networking. Designed for agency owners, entrepreneurs, and growth builders, CMSEO brings 800+ practitioners together for tactical sessions on AI in search, workshop-led deep dives, and curated networking to turn insights into repeatable systems. Expect actionable strategies for AI-powered content, automation of SEO workflows, and real-world case studies from leading operators.

⌖ Chiang Mai · 4Seas Nimman

Hosted by nick f.

Explore practical AI strategies for business growth at 4Seas Nimman in Chiang Mai on 11 November 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00 ICT. This recurring meetup focuses on turning AI’s potential into useful improvements for real businesses,without requiring a technical background. Practical AI for real business challenges The session is designed around open discussion and shared experience rather than abstract theory. Attendees will examine how AI tools and strategies can support growth, productivity and competitive advantage, with an emphasis on practical business value. Topics explored by the group include: - Automating repetitive tasks and business processes - Using AI to develop stronger customer insights - Supporting content creation and everyday marketing work - Improving operations and internal productivity - Applying AI to business analysis and decision-making - Understanding what implementation looks like across different types of companies A central part of the meetup is the opportunity to compare experiences of implementing AI in genuine commercial settings. That includes perspectives from solo ventures as well as established companies, giving participants a chance to learn how different organisations approach adoption, identify useful applications and assess where AI can create a meaningful advantage. Who should attend? This meetup welcomes entrepreneurs, business owners, managers and anyone interested in using AI for business success. No technical background is required: the conversation centres on business outcomes rather than engineering knowledge. It should be especially relevant if you are evaluating AI for your organisation, already testing tools in your workflow, or looking to learn from others facing similar opportunities and implementation questions. Hosted by nick f. through the AI Engineers in Thailand group, the event takes place at 4Seas Nimman, 2/20 Nimmana Haeminda Road, Lane 15, Tambon Su Thep, Chiang Mai 50200. The listing describes an ongoing series scheduled every two weeks on Wednesdays until 1 January 2027, creating a regular space for practical exchange and continued learning. Register for this event on Meetup

⌖ Chiang Mai · Chiang Mai, Thailand

LLM Mastery is a two-day Large Language Model masterclass taking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, on 14–15 November 2026. The event is focused on LLMs, offering an in-person setting for attendees looking to deepen their knowledge of this rapidly developing area of AI. The published event page does not currently provide a detailed agenda, speaker line-up, experience requirements or specific workshop topics, so prospective attendees should check the registration page for the latest programme and booking information. Register for LLM Mastery