Digital Transformation Sector
(Digital Transformation)
Background and Principles
Digital Transformation focuses on driving inclusive digital growth by promoting technology adoption, improving ICT infrastructure, and supporting cross-border e-commerce. Under the new Implementation Blueprint 2022–2026, the Working Group on Digital Transformation (WGDT) was established. Strategic plans and operational scopes have been defined for the working group to develop digital infrastructure, digital innovation, digital commerce, and digital technology skills. The working group’s objectives are set to promote the inclusive use of digital technology and ICT, fostering economic growth that is competitive on the global stage. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society serves as Thailand’s primary coordinating agency for the Working Group on Digital Transformation.
The Working Group on Digital Transformation aims to accelerate digital transition, increase cross-border digital trade, enhance competitiveness through technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), and expand digital and ICT connectivity.
Thai Implementing Agencies for the Working Group on Digital Transformation
- Ministry of Digital Economy and Society
- Ministry of Commerce (Department of Foreign Trade)
- IMT-GT Joint Business Council (Thailand)
- The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB)
- Other relevant agencies
Strategic Issues
Promoting e-commerce
Enhancing workforce skills and increasing growth opportunities
Accelerating the implementation of projects related to the ASEAN Agreement on e-Commerce
Promoting 4IR technologies to develop potential
and business sector productivity
Improving and upgrading infrastructure and services
in digital and information and communication technology
Key Projects under the IB 2022-2026 Plan
Completed Projects
- Digital for Business Growth Project (UMKM Go Online)
- Digital Economy Immersion Programme (Digital Entrepreneurship Academy (DEA))
- Palapa Ring Project
- National Fiberisation and Connectivity Plan (JENDELA) Project
- 5G Implementation Project
- IMT-GT E-Commerce Platform Project
- Digital Volunteer Project (continuation from Net Pracharat project) – TH
Completed Projects
- Seminar on Leveraging Digital Technology and Innovation to Drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the Digital Transformation under the IMT-GT Framework
Recent Progress
Follow up on operational outcomes from the seminar “Leveraging Digital Technology and Innovation to Drive the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Digital Transformation under the IMT-GT Framework,” as well as discussions on the progress of engagement with e-commerce industry groups such as Shopee and Lazada to support digital economy integration and empower MSMEs. It was agreed to strengthen cooperation with UNINET to conduct international studies on digital readiness, policy gaps, and infrastructure requirements.
