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Phuket has officially been recognised as Thailand's leading province in technological advancements, clinching the top spot among 23 smart provinces in the latest report by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA).

 

The report, part of the Thailand Smart City Competitiveness Index (TSCCI) 2023, evaluates the performance of smart cities across the country, offering insights into the progress and future potential of urban areas embracing technology.

 

The rankings were announced by DEPA’s Smart Cities Office and assessed 30 smart cities across 23 provinces. DEPA President Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin disclosed the results, highlighting the key performers in both city-based and province-based categories.

 

In the city-based category, Wangchan Valley in Rayong scored an impressive 83.55%, securing its place as the top city. Following closely were Bangkok's Samyan Smart City with 79.02% and Khlong Phadung Krungkasem with 74.55%.

 

As for the province-based rankings, Phuket dominated with a score of 83.6%, while Chachoengsao and Khon Kaen followed with scores of 76.78% and 53.81%, respectively.

 

Nuttapon clarified that the scores were determined by evaluating five key factors: the vision and character of smart cities, the development of physical and digital infrastructure, information network and IT security development, smart city services, and strategies for sustainable investments and management.

 

The competitiveness index aims to motivate other provinces to step up their smart city initiatives. DEPA plans to expand these initiatives to 105 towns across 77 provinces by 2027.

 

In related news, Mueang Thong Thani is set to be transformed into a smart city district by Bangkok Land, a Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)-listed company.

 

This project will include establishing a new seafood and fruit centre to provide affordable goods to draw more tourists to Nonthaburi. The development coincides with the launch of the Pink Line monorail service, scheduled to begin operations next year.

 

With these advancements, Thailand is on a promising path toward becoming a leading nation in smart city developments, fostering innovation and sustainability across its urban landscapes.

 

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-- 2024-06-21

 

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Most advanced in altering taxi meters but cannot even construct bus stops for baht buses and tourist coaches to pick up and drop off passengers!

This must be due to the high percentage of foreigners living in Phuket.

3 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

This must be due to the high percentage of foreigners living in Phuket.

The Russian influence.

Absolute nonsense. Internet service is barely useable in half the hotels on the island. When I moved to a condo it got slightly better with fiber internet at the zoomin' speed of 50/50mbps. Bangkok and Pattaya you can easily get 500mbps, 1gbps, etc. I can't think of a single technological area they are better at than Bangkok or Pattaya.