At the Thailand Smart City Expo 2023, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai laid bare the nation’s ambitious blueprint for smart cities. Packed with tax incentives and cutting-edge technology, this plan is set to reshape Thailand’s urban landscape.

During his address at the Thailand Smart City Expo, Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai catapulted Thailand into a new era of urban development. Unveiling the Smart City Plan as a cornerstone of the 13th national economic and social development plan, Phumtham, also serving as the deputy prime minister in charge of the economy, positioned smart cities as a national priority.

 

The minister of commerce outlined that smart cities will harness the power of Big Data to enhance public life and address day-to-day challenges faced by citizens. With 36 municipalities across 25 provinces already certified as smart cities, Thailand is gearing up for a transformative urban revolution.

Digital Economy and Society Minister Prasert Chanthararuangthong shared insights into the strategic collaboration between the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) and the Board of Investment. Their collective goal? To entice investments that will expedite the development of smart cities.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-25

 

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Fix the pavements and the "street wiring" first maybe?

17 minutes ago, webfact said:

With 36 municipalities across 25 provinces already certified as smart cities

I hadn't realised we had come so far!

i love you thailand. keep dreaming big and reaching for the stars. 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The minister of commerce outlined that smart cities will harness the power of Big Data to enhance public life and address day-to-day challenges faced by citizens. With 36 municipalities across 25 provinces already certified as smart cities, Thailand is gearing up for a transformative urban revolution.

 

Sounds like someone just came back from a World Economic Forum meeting..

Shove it.

1 hour ago, mfd101 said:

I hadn't realised we had come so far!

"With 36 municipalities across 25 provinces already certified as smart cities,:

 

Where are they hiding those at ?  Where is the list of ?

 

They might want to concentrate on providing electric and running water to the 1000s that don't have it yet.