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Fresh digital plan to fortify Thailand
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 17/04/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has overhauled its strategy, aiming to position itself as the nation's centralised digital connectivity hub to strengthen Thailand against global uncertainties, cyberthreats and natural disasters, while ensuring transparent welfare distribution.
Thais demand government action on living costs
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thais say their top concern is rising living costs they are urging the new government to take swift action on the issue, according to a National Statistical Office (NSO) survey.
Digital community projects under review
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is revising the Net Pracharat project to provide free WiFi for 24,700 villages, as well as the Community Digital Centres project that has developed 2,222 centres nationwide, in a bid to restructure them.
Office highlights significant shift in population structure
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/02/2026
» Thailand is facing a significant shift in population structure as the growth rate has decelerated to only 0.42%, according to the National Statistical Office.
Board sees modest drop in digital GDP growth in 2026
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 07/11/2025
» Thai digital GDP is expected to expand 4.2% in 2026, slowing from anticipated growth of 5% this year, in line with global economic and trade trends next year, according to the National Board of Digital Economy and Society.
National Statistical Office bullish on prospects for quick survey policy
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/11/2025
» The National Statistical Office (NSO) has launched its quick survey policy, hoping to produce accurate results.
Depa eagerly awaits Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 06/10/2025
» The Game Industry Act is expected to be passed into law by the House of Representatives during the new government's tenure.
New initiative targets nationwide AI adoption
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 16/09/2025
» Three state agencies have launched a project to bring artificial intelligence (AI) access to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), micro-retailers, street vendors and farmers, initially targeting 15,600 businesses and individuals by 2026.
Digital GDP expected to grow 6.2% this year
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 04/07/2025
» The digital economy and society (DES) minister expects digital GDP this year to expand by 6.2% year-on-year, despite the potential impact of US reciprocal tariffs.
Panel queries fund in Game Industry Act
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 01/07/2025
» A revolving fund committee under the Ministry of Finance, and also the Budget Bureau, have taken issue with a clause in the draft of the Game Industry Act that requires the establishment of a specific fund to promote the game industry.