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The UK and Thailand have jointly launched the “UK Thailand Tech Export Academy”. The purpose of the collaboration is to promote the development of “smart cities” to be constructed across Thailand. So far, the initiative has involved the matching of over 200 businesses from the UK and Thailand.
The UK’s Minister for Exports co-launched the academy in the form of a virtual trade mission, alongside Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society (MDES).
The Tech Academy initiative was kick-started in 2020, the UK’s International Trade Secretary, as part of a British government strategy to support UK businesses emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. From over 100 commercial enterprises that applied for the 9-month program, a total of 30 were picked to become involved in the trade mission to Thailand.
Smart City Handbook and other initiatives
The virtual trade mission constitutes one component of the two countries’ smart cities cooperation in line with the initial launch of the UK-Thailand Smart City Handbook, established in partnership with Thailand’s Digital Economy and Promotion Agency (DEPA).
Other activities the UK has been working on including ongoing projects under the UK’s Global Future Cities program. This involves working with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to create an improved flood management system for Lat Phrao, being one of the city’s 50 districts.
A data centre is also being planned to support the collection and use of data for decision-making in Bangkok, in addition to the creation of a development masterplan for the Khlong Bang Luang region and Bang Wa BTS Station.
The Digital Trade Network was also introduced last year as a three-year pilot program to enhance the UK’s digital tech capabilities in supporting digital trade and investment opportunities in Thailand.
The UK Ambassador to Thailand stated, “I hope the launch of the Smart City Handbook and the on-ground expertise as part of the Digital Trade Network will provide the foundations for future cooperation, sharing of experience and expertise between the UK and Thailand in areas of smart city development.”
The Ambassador also introduced the UK Prosperity Fund as a resource of the UK Government to support global sustainable development in developing middle-income countries – with the Global Future Cities Program being a leading part of this support and commitment.
Bangkok’s governor also shared his vision for urban development including the improvement of canal landscapes such as Prem Prachakorn Canal, Saen Saeb Canal, and Ong Ang Canal, which are all now in active development.
He said, “Bangkok is focused on connecting the network of wheel (private vehicles and public services), rail and boat transportation,” he announced. “It is a great opportunity that Bangkok was selected to be one of the 19 cities that are collaborating with the UK Prosperity Fund. We greatly appreciate all the help and cooperation from the UK government and the British Embassy in Thailand for the initiation of such projects.”
Trade and investment dialogue
The UK’s partnership with DEPA has continued more recently with a series of Smart City workshops involving the British Embassy in Bangkok hosting the local authorities in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Chonburi to explore potential areas for smart city collaborations.
The UK and Thailand are also working to deepen and strengthen their trading relations across all sectors following the completion of a Joint Trade Review.
In March 2021, the UK and Thailand signed an MoU which commits both governments to further strengthening trade and investment ties through a new joint trade dialogue – the Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO).
It is anticipated that JETCO will facilitate new opportunities for the UK and Thailand to work cooperatively in improving bilateral trade, including by addressing market access barriers affecting businesses. The first meeting of the new UK Thailand JETCO will take place later this year.
For both countries, the initiatives deepen the trade linkages between the UK and Thailand. Over the last year, two-way trade has exceeded £5 billion (US$7 billion) which is likely to be further bolstered by the UK-Thailand Tech Export Academy’s trade mission which has reflected strong support from the UK’s £185 billion (US$260 billion) technology sector – currently the largest in Europe – in pushing advancing commercial and investment partnerships to build the smart cities of the future.


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The Ministry of DES has recommended farmers employ more drones for a new Thailand smart farm project in Pathum Thani Province’s Pin Fah Farm region. Pinfah Farm is an intelligent farm model in Pathum Thani Province designated for agricultural eco-tourism.
Pinfah Farm employs drones to spray medications, fertiliser, and various chemicals in farmlands to reduce money and improve farmer health. Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, paid a visit to the new farm and provided financial assistance.
The government allows farmers to pay half of their needs under the “half of each person” programme. The remainder of the fund will be used to assist individuals in purchasing at a reduced price to develop modern agriculture more efficiently. The financial assistance is provided in collaboration with community enterprises or farmer organisations to create a smart farm using digital agriculture technology.
Smart agriculture is a cutting-edge idea that is gaining traction around the world. It boosts output, addresses farm-related issues such as food demand, and makes farms more networked and intelligent. Precision farming, variable rate technologies, smart irrigation, and smart greenhouses are smart agriculture systems that leverage the Internet of Things (IoT).
Thailand Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha recently visited the development of the “Digital Agriculture” pilot project at Pha Mi Training Centre in Chiang Rai Province. To expand digitalisation in agriculture, smart agriculture also employed the Government Central Cloud System (GDCC) platform and 5G network.
The Pha Mi Training Centre is an education, research, and development institution for high-value commodities, including vanilla and orchid, which are among the world’s top five most lucrative products. The centre will also increase farmers’ awareness of the region and provide long-term job options. Finally, the initiative attempts to boost farm revenue and eliminate farmer poverty.
The creation of the Cloud GDCC system facilitates the integration of IoT Smart farm technologies and Big Data storage in Thailand’s agriculture sector. The cloud system is designed to support the future growth of Thai farmers and other experimental plants.
Aquaculture sectors are also included in the agricultural digitalisation initiative. The Thai government was undertaking Aquaculture 4.0 to secure the long-term growth of this essential industry and increase farmers’ sustainable farming capabilities. The Aqua-IoT is an Internet of Things-based monitoring system for water’s physical, chemical, and biological properties.
They combined critical data – physical, chemical, and biological water characteristics and weather – into a single interface that enables users to comprehend the link between the data, analyse it, and make informed decisions.
Nonetheless, the Philippines has made a comparable effort. The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (DA-BAFE) visited the nation’s first established innovative greenhouse project to enhance the widespread application of smart agriculture.
The smart greenhouse is a significant advancement in precision farming. It employs sensor technologies to generate a microclimate that allows plants to develop consistently. An intelligent greenhouse modifies the environment autonomously to help plants grow to their full potential. This innovative farming method provides farmers with higher yields, higher-quality products, and the ability to cultivate crops regularly all year. This satisfies the market’s requirement for food efficiency and sufficiency.
While in Indonesia, Minister of Agriculture Syahrul Yasin Limpo urged the adoption of precision technology to boost the resilience of Indonesian cattle products and to meet domestic demands constantly. It is believed that the technology will increase the food production rate for commodities such as cattle, buffalo, purebred chicken, free-range chicken, lamb/goat, duck, and pork.
Syahrul advises strengthening regional and central government cooperation and synergy to conserve present output and increase the resilience of Indonesian cattle products. Job division and work obligations within each work unit. He suggests that the tasks of each division be specified to determine the next steps.
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Thailand’s Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, disclosed that the Cabinet adopted the Royal Decree Measures for Prevention and Suppression of Technology Crime in principle. Accordingly, the act was assigned to the Office of the Council of State for consideration before further enforcement.
In essence, the proposed order prescribes steps to prevent and suppress deceit in people transferring money by telephone or other means. The law also grants authorities the authority to regulate financial transactions. It prohibits opening accounts on electronic cards or wallets to bring money or property to be used in criminal acts.
The proposed Decree requires financial institutions and business operators to disclose information about their client’s accounts and transactions via a data exchange system to suspend transactions when necessary.
“The drafting of this law is a collaboration of several agencies, including the Royal Thai Police, the NBTC Office, and the Bank of Thailand. Thai Bankers Association Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), etc., believe that this regulation will undoubtedly assist in eliminating the problem of ghost sims, pony accounts, and online crime problems,” Chaiwut clarified.
Procedures for halting transactions can be done when a financial institution or business operator discovers a questionable issue or is told by a competent official. They must advise financial institutions or business owners to halt transactions. The transmitting financial institution or company operator must promptly halt future transactions. They can comply with the transaction if they inspect and find no suspicious cause.
If the victim reports a fraudulent transaction, financial institutions or business operators must immediately and temporarily cease transactions and tell financial institutions or business operators receiving transfers to do the same. For the victim to file a complaint with the investigators within 48 hours, the investigators must act on that account and electronic wallet within seven days of notification. Notification of information or evidence can be sent by phone or electronically.
Furthermore, Telecommunication Service Providers have the authority to communicate information and allow the Royal Thai Police, AMLO offices, and approved agencies to view the information exchanged. At the same time, the Office of the NBTC is in charge of developing the central database for user registration information, short messages, investigation, and prevention.
The use or disclosure of personal data to prevent, detect, and deter online crime will follow personal data protection legislation. It is required to properly tackle the social media problem of fraudulent people and eliminate some legal issues that cause the integration of work between multiple agencies to be stopped or delayed in the current situation.
The act governs the usage of an account and a SIM card. It will instruct consumers to create a personal account for an electronic card or wallet. The act of opening a without the purpose of using it will be considered an infringement. Anyone who knowingly or ought to knowingly allow another individual to use or borrow their SIM card is breaking the law since criminals could use it for fraud or illegal conduct. Breaches of this law may be imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 300,000 baht (US$9163.10) or both.
It is illegal for anybody to obtain, market, or post news to purchase or sell accounts, electronic cards, electronic wallets, or phone sim cards that may result in criminal activity. Anyone who breaches this will face imprisonment for 2 to 5 years and a fine ranging from 200,000 baht (US$9163.1) to 500,000 baht (US$15271.84) or both.
When aberrant behaviour is discovered or a complaint is made to the bank and enables banks and relevant organisations to reveal and exchange information about online crimes through a standard database system. Thai authorities have the authority to suspend or postpone financial transactions for an extended length of time.
Special Wisit Wisitsorn-at, Professor, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, expressed the MDES need to present the draft to the Office of the Council of State for review and consideration before the announcement goes into effect.
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The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) hosted an open lecture on enterprise architecture by the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS). During the seminar, Dr Suphot Thienwut, Director of the Digital Government Development Agency, delivered a special session on ‘Digital Government Strategy and the Importance of Organisprational Architecture Development’.
Suda Sulong, Director of the Centre for Information and Communication Technology, MSDHS, remarked in her opening speech that the seminar was arranged to offer an overview and operational plan of the project to build knowledge and awareness for seminar participants.
With current technology, the seminar intends to assist in developing management efficiency in collaboration with all sectors. Participants at the workshop were asked to establish systematic thinking, build a partnership to avoid duplication, and give convenience and rapid services. Every effort was made to improve the quality of life for children and teens in disadvantaged homes.
Furthermore, the project encourages government officials to incorporate the construction of a service platform connected to the quality of life of children, youth, women, and families. He asked the platform to become the answer to each age group’s demands.
Previously, Puchaphong Nodthaisong, Secretary-General of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (NESDB), acknowledged programmes that encourage and support digital transformation.
“The NSTDA is devoted, determined, and ready to integrate the power of collaboration from all sectors. “To advance via the use of technology to improve the quality of life, economy, society, and Thailand’s competitiveness,” confirmed Puchpong.
The National Standardisation Council (NSC) had plans to boost potential technology utilisation, improve digital risk awareness and security, and raise knowledge, skills, and people potential by 2023. Eight critical projects must be implemented to accomplish comprehensive digital transformation by 2027 and join Phase 4: Global Digital Leadership.
To give training in approved courses, the government will construct another 70 courses or map them to more than 60 current courses in the initiative for curriculum accreditation of government organisations.
The Thailand Digital Outlook Study 2023 Project will provide statistics and instructions for digital policy for Thailand’s economy and society. They intend to increase digital economy measurement and gross product efficiency due to the digital economy, which corresponds to the direction of economic structural changes.
They offer The Digital Volunteer Network Development Project to increase digital accessibility (Volunteer Sor Sor.) People at the local level assist in promoting and expanding the ability to create revenue from new technology trends through the project.
The 5G ecosystem project is preparing the nation for commercial applications of 5G technology. The draft consists of an action plan and rules for promoting the use of 5G technology in major industrial, economic, and social sectors.
They designed the Digital Security and Infrastructure Service Development Project to strengthen government networks and cloud service activities. The goal is to transition GDCC services from infrastructure services (Infrastructure as a Service: IaaS) that serve the virtual server computer (Virtual Machine) to a platform and software services (Platform as a Service: PaaS) (Software as a Service: SaaS). Through the GDCC Marketplace, the platform will enable a broader range of services, allowing agencies to connect data effortlessly between platforms.
Phase 2 of the Digital Cultural Heritage Promotion Project intends to stimulate and build on stakeholders by promoting the transfer of national cultural treasures in digital material. The project concentrates on developing soft power that can provide revenue for the government and encourages participation from various sectors, including youth, educational institutions, community levels, and local government sectors, among others.
The Digital Economy and Society Fund has been established to provide financial assistance. The ability to build the Thai economy and society in the future will be enhanced by digital technology innovation and digital transformation. Over 600 ideas have been submitted, with 41 projects being examined for funding within a budget of 2,500 million baht (US$76.3 million).
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Chaiwut Thanakmanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), evaluated the effectiveness of the country’s efforts to prevent online crime. He directed Wetan Phuangsub, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, to continue cracking down on illicit cross-border internet use, ghost SIM fixation, and the suppression of fraudulent accounts.
“The problem of cybercrime impacts many persons’ lives and possessions. The NBTC office dealt with many SIM owners who had not yet registered officially, thanks to the collaboration of the AMLO Office and the Banking Association in resolving the false account situation. Including the illicit use of the Internet throughout the nation and the Royal Thai Police, which hastens the prosecution of offenders,” Chaiwut praised.
Meanwhile, Thepsu Bowonchotdara, Deputy Secretary-General of the AMLO Office; Pol. Maj. Gen. Niwet Apawasin, Technology Crime Investigation Bureau; and Suthisak Tantayothin, Deputy Secretary-General of the NBTC Office, provided reports on progress in combating online crime.
To address ghost SIM issues, the NBTC has mandated that about 8,000 users with more than 100 SIM cards prove their identification by January 23. In addition, in the case of illicit cross-border internet trafficking, the NBTC has directed telecommunications service providers to investigate the use of cross-border internet services. The agency has also collaborated with necessary legal officials to check and locate the crime site and the perpetrator.
Meanwhile, the AMLO Office has issued a notification to resolve bogus accounts and suspected accounts used for unlawful activity. When a criterion for determining or revising the list of high-risk individuals arises, the notice alerts. The suspicious performance will be continuously monitored following that, in compliance with the Ministerial Regulation on Customer Fact-Awareness. Furthermore, the AMLO has notified financial institutions of around 1,000 identities of offenders. The financial institution will continue to take appropriate steps.
Aside from that, Thailand is increasing efforts to raise citizen awareness of cybercrime. The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) and the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society have launched a programme to help people strengthen their online literacy abilities.
Chaiwut agrees that as Thailand enters the digital era, cyber dangers have intensified, with technology and online transactions driving practically all activity. With 59,794 online complaints, ETDA recorded an increase in online scams 348 times in 2022 (January – November 2022). In comparison, only 54 interactions were made in 2021.
The information was gathered via the online complaint-handling service of the 1212ETDA Online Help and Problem Management Centre. The contact centre observed that the most common internet scam is still online trading problems, followed by unlawful websites, call centre gangs, SMS fraud, etc.
Furthermore, the government has established an application to help safeguard individuals against internet scammers, fake news, and financial fraud, which are significant concerns in Thailand. The Ministry of Digital worked with the state-owned Krung Thai Bank to establish “Pao Tang,” an online scam and disinformation warning system.
The app will not only provide financial services, but it will also serve as another avenue for disseminating information, as confirmed by government organisations. The apps will issue warnings about internet fraud and fake news associated with financial fraud or financial crime. As a result, consumers can keep up with the current situation and manage the new complexity that has caused significant damage.
The technology will connect data from the Anti-Fake News Centre (AFNC) databases at the Ministry of Digital Affairs to service providers. Furthermore, the wallet software sends warnings regarding financial fraud and erroneous information in various formats.
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Thailand’s Electronic Transaction Development Agency (ETDA) has issued a draught guideline for norms governing Electronic Data Delivery Services. The purpose of this draught is to provide an overview of electronic data transfer.
Electronic Data Delivery provide standards and information security control procedures for electronic data transmission services. The service providers transmit electronic data as a link (transfer point) between the source and the destination.
The recommended measures act to provide safe electronic data transmission services and instil trust in data senders and recipients who use electronic data transmission services. The common suggestion applies to organisations that offer electronic data transmission operations.
Service providers supplying electronic information to the Revenue Department, interagency electronic data transmission service providers linked to the National Single Window (NSW) system, and other electronic data transmission service providers that involve validity in sending or receiving electronic data are some of the agencies that must comply with the law.
However, relevant agencies may have additional criteria based on specific restrictions, such as data transfer protocols. As a result of the data structure of the data to be communicated, the electronic data delivery service provider must also meet other compliance legislation.
China made similar efforts to boost trust in digital transactions. The Chinese government has taken steps to design policies that will promote the effective use and distribution of public, personal, and business data while adhering to rules and strengthening governance over data resources. It has also emphasised the significance of having a system that assures the secure and legal data flow over the border.
According to a National Development and Reform Commission official, the new laws are intended to encourage the lawful and efficient use of data to stimulate the real economy and enable people to share the benefits of the digital economy’s growth. According to the official, the new measures will allow the country to answer to global technology advancement and digitalisation while improving its international standing.
Another problem fixed in the document is the importance of lowering the barrier to market participants gaining access to data while bolstering personal information protection and establishing a system for identifying individuals’ and companies’ rights in the production, transfer, and use of data. China will also develop a mechanism for authorising the use of personal data and take steps to standardise the use of this information by businesses and discourage excessive data gathering.
In addition to the Electronic Data Delivery Service Requirements, the Thai government has organised several additional digital transformation efforts. The Government Central Cloud Service System was developed by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) to aid in the creation and sustainability of digital services. Simultaneously, community public internet service operations to eradicate inequalities in access to technology via online networks are underway, such as encouraging the establishment of e-commerce, start-ups, smart cities, digital IDs, and digital post IDs.
Furthermore, Thailand’s government vowed to pass the Personal Data Protection Act in 2019 (PDPA). The statute enacted to protect private data rights defines the Personal Data Protection Regulation and Cross-Border Data Transfer. As a result, maintaining citizens’ interest and safety in the internet world is vital.
The regulations adhere to international standards and are generally accepted around the world. The rules, once followed, will help Thailand build confidence in international trade, increase cross-border internet trading, and develop other forms of cooperation with foreign countries. There are also plans to publish a law document enabling anti-corruption organisations to prohibit illegal online transactions and cybercrime.
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Thailand conducted the latest batch of the Digital Citizen Trainer project to advance its digital trainer development. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) collaborated with Dek-D to extend the training programme for passing on expertise to the digital society.
ETDA re-joined forces with Dek-D to continue the development of the “ETDA Digital Citizen Trainer or EDC Trainer” Generation 2 project. The trainers will play a significant role in spreading, growing and passing on knowledge to the digital society about how to constructively utilise the internet or social media. Applications will be accepted till January 19, 2023.
ETDA aims to have more than double the number of Generation 2 EDC Trainers trained over the previous year. Following the success of the EDC project Trainer Batch 1 with 23 trainers in 2022, EDC 2023 anticipates that at least 50 more persons will be recruited.
Participants will be mentored to gain skills and knowledge in the “EDC Trainer Training Batch 2” which lasts two days and will be filled with supporting documentation and digital competence. The project was open to Thais of all ages who will pass information to the intended audience, such as youth and the elderly. They will have the opportunity to participate in learning, training, skill enhancement, and prospective Internet Awareness preparation through the ETDA Digital Citizen (EDC) course with digital specialists.
The digital trainer will continue to pass on knowledge to family members, community members, or others close to them to broaden the network and build quality digital citizens in the future. Its purpose is to help spread information to a larger target audience of different genders and ages, totalling over 1,500 people around the country.
ETDA helps to promote and assist agencies and organisations. According to Chaichana Mitphan, Director of ETDA, the agency has consistently conducted measures to promote public understanding of internet use. In addition, ETDA has altered the operational procedure by incorporating digital technologies that may be used reliably and safely.
The “EDC Trainer Training Batch 2” will be held over two days of learning and sharing experiences, packed with professional knowledge and expertise. The exchange between participants is included under digital skills in the five categories listed below.
- To develop a good identity and manners in the digital world through digital identity.
- Digital Us gave the practical application of digital technology in terms of time, equipment, emotion management, and empathy for others.
- Management of digital security (Digital Security) to avoid, manage, and respond to online risks and threats.
- Digital literacy will inform how to use information, news, and diverse internet media and creatively consume digital media.
- Digital Communication (Digital Communication) promotes understanding how to communicate effectively through internet resources and how to cope with beneficial digital traces.
Thailand is improving its digital skills to boost its standing in the top 30 of the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking. Previously, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha proposed a national policy revision and goals for digital development for the economy and society.
The step was taken in response to the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, which placed the country among the top 30 in the world and the top three in ASEAN. At the same time, Thai people have a digital literacy (DL) score of more than 75 points.
As a result, the country recently recommended revising the (draught) National Policy and Plan for the Development of the Digital Economy and Society (2018-2037). Thailand’s goal is to become one of the leading countries in global digital leadership potential and competitiveness.
With a GDP (Digital Contribution to GDP) of at least 50% and the country’s competitiveness in the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking is in the top 20 in the world or the top two in ASEAN. as well as Thai people’s digital literacy (DL) Score at least 85 points.
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Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), stated that his ministry and relevant parties had hastened the implementation of numerous critical initiatives for the benefit of the Thailand people during the last year.
DES has built the Government Central Cloud Service System to aid in the development and sustainability of digital services. At the same time, community public internet service projects are underway to eliminate inequity in access to technology via online networks, such as encouraging the growth of e-commerce, start-ups, smart cities, digital IDs and digital post IDs.
The ministry delivered virtual machines to government entities through the Government Data Centre and Cloud Service (GDCC) programme. Other GDCC services to government entities include AI, IoT, and Open Data.
The cloud service system project was inaugurated in September 2022. Currently, 219 departments, 874 departments, and 3,065 work systems in government cloud services. The GDCC is assisting the government in saving up to 30-60% of the budget, and the government intends to transform all government departments into 100% digital government.
To better the ability to obtain public information, DES has hastened the construction of the technological infrastructure system to support people’s use and decrease disparities in accessing information through computer networks or online. The data shows that until September 30, 2022, the free internet is available to the public in 8,246 countries.
The National Big Data Institute (NBDi) will also be established, subject to cabinet approval. They are also preparing to present the National Digital Economy and Society Commission with a master plan to promote the digital economy Phase 2 (2023-2027). Simultaneously, Thai digital start-ups are being encouraged and the effort is expected to establish 142 enterprises.
The government promised the Personal Data Protection Act B.E. 2019 for personal data protection (PDPA). The Personal Data Protection Regulation and Cross-Border Data Transfer are defined in the statute enacted to protect private data rights. As a result, it is critical to maintain citizens’ interest and safety in the internet world.
The regulations follow international standards and are widely acknowledged worldwide. After it is implemented, the guidelines will assist Thailand in boosting confidence in international trade, increasing cross-border internet trading and fostering other forms of cooperation with foreign countries. There are also proposals to issue a legal document to empower anti-corruption institutions to prevent illegal online transactions and cybercrime.
Ministry DES has fuelled the growth of smart cities around the country. Thailand’s smart initiative includes 30 cities, 61 smart city promotion zones in 33 provinces and the creation of 166 new generations to build their hometowns (Smart Local Ambassadors) in collaboration with 201 city leaders.
Regarding the Digital ID push, the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has cooperated with seven agencies in building the Digital ID framework Phase 1, which integrates partnerships between government agencies and private sectors. In addition, the government has prioritised promoting Thai people to develop and use Digital ID to raise their competitiveness to worldwide standards.
The Ministry of DES has devised a strategy to enhance infrastructure to enable digital innovation for the digital post-ID initiative. According to the Digital Economy Promotion Master Plan (2018-2022), there is an idea known as “Digital Post ID: Digital Post ID” to alter the form of addressing information into a digital address. Thailand Post Co., Ltd. (Thailand Post) has been tasked with carrying out a project to expand from five-digit postal codes.
The digital post ID improved delivery efficiency by converting it into coordinates of persons in Thailand down to the household level. The technology is being tested and is planned to be available by the second quarter of 2023. The ministry expected everybody will have their own easy-to-remember digital post ID instead of writing the same address all over the country by 2024.