Expert Consultation on the Asian Information pSuperhighway and Regional Connectivity

24 & 25 September 2013, Manila, Philippines

Thailand’s Broadband Initiatives d f Pland future Plans

Nachai KulhintangMinistry of Information and Communication Technology

Government PolicyGove e t o cy Thailand Information and Communication Technology

Policy Framework (2011-2020) ICT 2020y ( ) Thailand Information and Communication Technology

Status The 3rd Thailand Information and Communication

Technology Master Plan (2014-2018)

Smart Thailand Policy Service Innovation for Better Life

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The Kingdom of Thailand

►Capital : Bangkok 13˚44́ N 100˚30́E►Area : 514,000 km2 Water 0.4%►Population : 64 000 000►Population : 64,000,000 ► Religions : Buddhism 95%,

Muslim 4.5%,others►Offi i l l Th i►Official language: Thai► Time Zone : UTC+7► Calling code: 66 ► Currency : Baht

1 USD = 30 Baht

Government Policyy

Information Technology Policy

1. Develop information technology infrastructure by accelerating the establishment of a hi-speed communications network that is broad based, accessible, adequate, reliable and reasonably priced, with fair competition.accessible, adequate, reliable and reasonably priced, with fair competition.

2. Promote free access to and appropriate use of the Internet in public areas and provide free Internet access in public areaspublic areas and provide free Internet access in public areas.

3. Promote the most effective use of frequencies.

4. Promote the use of the public and private sector radio and television media, as well as conversion from analog to digital systems.

5. Promote and support the development of software, hardware and related industries.

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Thailand Information and Communication Technology Policy Framework (2011-2020)Technology Policy Framework (2011-2020)

ICT 2020

Thailand Information and Communication Technology Policy Framework (2011-2020)Technology Policy Framework (2011 2020)

ICT 2020

The ICT2020 policy framework has set seven development strategies in accordance with the following diagram and details.

Universal and secure ICT and broadband i f t tinfrastructure ICT human resources and ICT competent workforce ICT industry competitiveness and ASEAN integrationICT industry competitiveness and ASEAN integration Smart government: ICT for government service

innovation and good governance ICT for Thailand competitiveness and vibrant

economy ICT t h i l lit ICT to enhance social equality ICT and Environment: the Green ICT 7

Thailand Information and Communication Technology Status

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Fixed-line Market6,240,253

3,323,141

2,917,112

Source: NBTC

Mobile Market89,984,861

79 244 23279,244,232

10,740,629 , ,

Source: NBTC

Internet Users

11Source: NECTEC

Broadband Subscribers4,545,733 6.66% of

Population

22.74% of Household Population

12Source: NBTC

Broadband/Fixed Line27.15%

72.85%

Source: NBTC

Compare Mobile & Fixed Subscribersp

Mobile Sub.Mobile Sub.89,984,861

Fixed Sub.6,240,253

Price/Kbps(Bath/kbps)p ( p )

0.64

How is Thailand’s Competitiveness Evolving? Thailand Competitiveness Yearbook 2004 - 2013

Thailand’s overall ranking in the IMD World

Competitiveness Yearbook (2004 - 2013)

200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013

2826 25

2927 26 26 27

30 27

3133

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World Economic ForumNetworked Readiness Index 2005 2013Networked Readiness Index 2005 - 2013

7774

59

74

36 3440

47 47

2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 20010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013ประเทศไทย 36 34 40 47 47 59 77 74

Source : Adapted from WEFSource : Adapted from WEF 17

WasedaWaseda University International University International ee--Government RankingGovernment Rankingee Government RankingGovernment Ranking

2011 2012 2013

No. Final Rankings Score No. Final Rankings Score No. Final Rankings Score

1 Singapore 92.1 1 Singapore 93.8 1 Singapore 94

2 USA 92.1 1 USA 93.8 2 Finland 93.2

3 S d 88 3 3 K 91 5 3 USA 93 13 Sweden 88.3 3 Korea 91.5 3 USA 93.1

4 Korea 87.5 4 Finland 88.7 4 Korea 92.3

5 Finland 86.9 5 Denmark 86.5 5 UK 88.85 Finland 86.9 5 Denmark 86.5 5 UK 88.8

21 New Zealand 70.21 21 Portugal 68.8 20 Thailand 69.49

22 Portugal 69.02 22 Spain 67.5 22 Portugal 69.11

23 Thailand 67.67 23 Thailand 67.1 23 Turkey 67.1

24 Malaysia 67.37 23 Malaysia 67.1 24 Malaysia 66.26

25 Philippines 65.1 25 Mexico 66.3 25 Hong Kong 66.12

Source : Adapted from http://www.waseda.jp/ 18

Most Most Social Network User In the WorldSocial Network User In the World

Sources: Nielsen - The digital media Habits and Attitudes of South East Asian Consumers Oct 2011

The 3rd Thailand Information and Communication Technology Master Plan (2014-2018)

The 3rd Thailand Information and Communication Technology Master Plan (2014-2018)

Government Policy/

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yCountry Strategy/ ICT 2020

/Cyber Security Policy Framework 2013-2015

The 3rd Thailand Information and Communication Technology Master Planec o ogy aste a(2014-2018)

ASEAN ICT Master Plan 2015/

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International ICT Benchmarking/

Technology trends

The Goals of the 3rd Thailand Information and Communication Technology Master Plan (2014 2018)Communication Technology Master Plan (2014-2018)

• To develop ICT infrastructure for supporting• To develop ICT infrastructure for supporting broadband in order to increase internet accessibility with high securitywith high security.

• To develop enough human resource for driving the ICT infrastructure development strategy.

• To develop service and creative industry efficiently.• To increase economic growth with ICT industry.

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The Goals of the 3rd Thailand Information and Communication Technology Master Plan (2014-2018) (Cont )

• To develop e-government service innovation

Communication Technology Master Plan (2014-2018) (Cont.)

To develop e government service innovation (G2G,G2C,G2B).

• To develop smart government for enhancing internal• To develop smart government for enhancing internal management with data interoperability. T d l d l ICT f i d• To develop and apply ICT for economic and inclusive growth.

• To develop cyber security.

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Smart Thailand PolicySmart Thailand Policy

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Smart Government

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Smart Networks (Super GIN, G-Cloud) Smart Networks (Super GIN, G Cloud)

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Smart PeopleSmart People

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• Extend Network to cover rural area 80% by 4 years.P id h i i d• Provide resource sharing in order to avoid investment redundancy.to avoid investment redundancy.

• Provide free wi-fi service with reasonable price.

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