Digital Economy Promotion Agency

The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) (Thai: สำนักงานส่งเสริมเศรษฐกิจดิจิทัล) is public organization of the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society that supports the development of Thailand's digital economy.

Operations

Smart city initiatives

DEPA launched the smart city ambassadors (SCA) program to development smart cities alongside local agencies. As of 2023, Thailand has over 100 smart cities under development, an increase from 27 at the launch of the national smart nation framework in 2019.

In September 2024, DEPA announced that four southern provinces and cities in China are collaborating to develop smart cities. Part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the collaboration aims to develop soft digital infrastructure, including submarine cables and constructing laser centers.

Digital content

In October 2024, DEPA launched an initiative to support Thailand's digital content industry, including gaming and e-sports.

Skill and job development

In January 2025, DEPA outlined plans for Thailand to become a global technology and supply chain hub. The initiative aims to promote digital talent and job creation across Thailand through tax incentives. This includes launching the Thailand Digital Catalog, which compiles digital services and products for the public and private sectors.

Artificial intelligence

DEPA's Thailand Digital Technology Foresight 2035 report predicted Thailand's AI market size by 2030 will reach 114 billion baht. Statista estimates Thailand's GenAI market will reach $180 million in 2024 and $1.7 billion in 2030.

External links

• DEPA website

References