Thailand moves toward third phase of digital landscape development plan

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Bangkok (VNA) – The Thai government is moving towards the third phase of Thailand's digital landscape development plan in a bid to reach the top 30 of the World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, with the digital economy contributing 30% of the country's GDP in five years.

During a recent meeting of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, the upgraded version of the 2023-2027 plan was approved.

Thailand ranked 40th in the 2022 ranking, falling two spots from 2021.

The plan promotes the full digital transformation of the country. The first phase focused on the creation of digital infrastructure, while the second phase pursued digital tech inclusiveness. The third phase was formulated in line with the rapid change of global economic and social structures

The PM stressed that in terms of policy and a national plan for digital development, Thailand needs to prioritise both economic and social developments. All the elements need to be reviewed every two years to keep up with changes.

Minister of Digital Economy and Society Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said the commission's meeting also touched on the fourth phase of digital development, with the goal of making Thailand a leading country in the global digital sphere.

The fourth phase aims to see the digital economy contribute at least 50% of Thai GDP and move the country into the top 20 of the rankings, as well as second place in ASEAN, he said./.