Readiness of Thailand Towards the Digital Economy

This paper aims to review digital transformation in Thailand. It describes and assesses key policies which have been introduced and modified to enhance the country’s digital economy. Digital services and other service sectors involving digital technology such as health and logistics show promising trends. Evidence from surveys reveals some concerns in terms of relatively low investment in the country’s digital economy, modest penetration of digital technology in manufacturing and agriculture sectors, and the small proportion of advanced IT-skilled workers. A review of investment promotion certificates showed that investment is more intense in the Eastern Economic Corridor. Other concerns include unequal access to and relatively high prices of digital-related technologies.