ICT sector puts plans to ministry
The Thai Federation of ICT Technology Association yesterday urged the ICT Ministry to continue to promote the growth of the industry, and called for closer collaboration between its members in advancing the sector.
The federation has over 19 members in the ICT, software and digital-content industries, representatives of 12 of which met with ICT Minister Group Captain Anudith Nakornthap yesterday.
The federation wants to see the creation of a public-private ICT industry development committee to facilitate closer collaboration and exchanges of ideas between the public and private sectors.
It urged the ministry to take further steps to bring the ICT Council draft law before the Cabinet. The council would act as a chamber of commerce for the industry and make recommendations to the ministry on ICT development.
The federation also proposed the ministry join with the private sector to establish a strong position for the Thai ICT industry to prepare it for the full launch of the Asean Economic Community in 2015.
Individual members of the federation also made several proposals to the ministry yesterday.
The Telecommunications Association of Thailand wants the ministry to quickly establish professional telecom standards and amend laws and regulations that have hindered ICT development.
The Thai Software Export Promotion Association urged the ministry to help fund the development of ICT product marketers and enhance the protection of Thai software and intellectual property.
The Thai Software Industry Association wants to see the ministry further promote the use of locally produced software by Thai businesses.
