Digital Economy Promotion Agency
| สำนักงานส่งเสริมเศรษฐกิจดิจิทัล | |
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| Formed | January 23, 2017 |
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| Parent Public organization | Ministry of Digital Economy and Society |
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) (Thai: สำนักงานส่งเสริมเศรษฐกิจดิจิทัล) is public organization of the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society that supports the development of Thailand's digital economy.[1][2][3]
Operations
[edit]Smart city initiatives
[edit]DEPA launched the smart city ambassadors (SCA) program to development smart cities alongside local agencies.[4] As of 2023, Thailand has over 100 smart cities under development, an increase from 27 at the launch of the national smart nation framework in 2019.[5]
In September 2024, DEPA announced that four southern provinces and cities in China are collaborating to develop smart cities.[1] Part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the collaboration aims to develop soft digital infrastructure, including submarine cables and constructing laser centers.[1]
Digital content
[edit]In October 2024, DEPA launched an initiative to support Thailand's digital content industry, including gaming and e-sports.[1]
Skill and job development
[edit]In January 2025, DEPA outlined plans for Thailand to become a global technology and supply chain hub.[6] The initiative aims to promote digital talent and job creation across Thailand through tax incentives.[6] This includes launching the Thailand Digital Catalog, which compiles digital services and products for the public and private sectors.[6]
Artificial intelligence
[edit]DEPA's Thailand Digital Technology Foresight 2035 report predicted Thailand's AI market size by 2030 will reach 114 billion baht.[3] Statista estimates Thailand's GenAI market will reach $180 million in 2024 and $1.7 billion in 2030.[3]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "China, Thailand aiming to create 'ecosystem using digital technologies'". South China Morning Post. 2024-09-17. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ Tortermvasana, Komsan (2024-09-04). "Depa plan focuses on enhancing digital workforce". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ a b c Leesa-nguansuk, Suchit (2024-12-23). "Thailand stands on precipice of major AI boom". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "State agency plans another major push to develop smart cities". nationthailand. 2022-08-25. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ "A bottom-up smart city? Thailand's evolving approach to smart city development". govinsider.asia. Retrieved 2025-01-27.
- ^ a b c Tortermvasana, Komsan (2025-01-24). "Strategy set to reach global tech hub goal". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2025-01-27.