First draft of 'digital economy' master plan to be announced in October
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The Information and Communications Technology Ministry will officially announce the first draft of the 2016-20 National Digital Economy Master Plan early next month and will complete the draft by the end of the year.
The ministry says it is also cooperating with the private sector to encourage small and medium-sized enterprises to support the move towards a “digital economy” and facilitate long-term growth of the economy.
ICT Minister Uttama Savanayana said the five-year plan would comprise six categories: hard infrastructure such as nationwide broadband; soft infrastructure such as standards and regulations; public services for Thai citizens; use of digital technology to improve the economy; use of technology to improve society and quality of life; and a digital workforce.
