Digital Economy Promotion Agency
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- Nuttapon Nimmanphatcharin, President and CEO
- Supakorn Siddhichai, Executive Vice President
| สำนักงานส่งเสริมเศรษฐกิจดิจิทัล | |
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| Formed | January 23, 2017 |
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| Parent Agency | Ministry of Digital Economy and Society |
| Website | depa |
The Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa, Thai: สำนักงานส่งเสริมเศรษฐกิจดิจิทัล) is a government agency under the purview of the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. Established by the Digital Economy and Society Development Act B.E. 2560 (2017), the agency supports the growth and development of Thailand’s digital economy.[1][2][3]
Smart city initiatives
depa launched the smart city ambassadors (SCA) program to development smart cities alongside local agencies.[4] 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.[5]
In September 2024, depa announced that four southern provinces and cities in China are collaborating to develop smart cities.[1] Part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the collaboration aims to develop soft digital infrastructure, including submarine cables and constructing laser centers.[1]
Digital content
In October 2024, depa launched an initiative to support Thailand's digital content industry, including gaming and e-sports.[1]
Skill and job development
In January 2025, depa outlined plans for Thailand to become a global technology and supply chain hub.[6] The initiative aims to promote digital talent and job creation across Thailand through tax incentives.[6] This includes launching the Thailand Digital Catalog, which compiles digital services and products for the public and private sectors.[6]