THE National Digital Economy Committee yesterday approved in principle the digital-economy development plan sponsored by the Information and Communications Technology Ministry.
The ministry will hold meetings with relevant parties to listen to their opinions on the plan and forward it for Cabinet consideration next month.
The National Legislative Assembly is also expected to consider the Digital Economy Bill next month, according to ICT Minister Uttama Savanayana.
The 20-year digital-economy plan focuses on building a nationwide advanced broadband network, promoting a digital-technology-based economy and society, creating public e-services, developing human resources competent in the digital economy and society, and creating public confidence in the use of digital technology.
The plan features four phases: building digital infrastructure, entering the digital economy and society, full digitisation of the country, and using digital technology to drive Thailand towards being a developed country.