Thailand ICT Master Plan (2002-2006). - Nectec

To formulate a robust ICT Master Plan, further analysis on the strength,weakness, opportunity and threat (SWOT) facing Thailand ICT development was carriedout. This process, as well as the subsequent stages of strategies formulation, involveinteractive participation of all stakeholders – from public sector, private sector and civilsociety. The constant dialogues among stakeholders were initiated via series ofmeetings and workshops organized by the National Electronics and ComputerTechnology Center.In September 2002, the Cabinet approved the National ICT Master Plan 2002-2006. This is also coincided with the establishment of the Ministry of Information andCommunication Technology, who will be responsible for the implementation of the Plan.Focus of the ICT Master Plan 2002-2006By strategically linking to IT 2010 and the Ninth National Economics and SocialDevelopment Plan, the ICT Master Plan provides guidelines for the country to reap thebenefits of Information and Communication Technology in order to strengthen thenation’s competitiveness as well as to enhance the quality of life of the citizens.The National ICT Master Plan envisions Thailand to become the regional centerfor ICT development and business, in particular for software technology. Besides, itaims to provide entrepreneurs and citizens with equitable access to information. Directbenefits of ICT are manifested throughout the Thai economy, adding value to productsand services of every sector, including ICT sector, as well as strengthening theircompetitiveness in the global market. ICT becomes instrumental in the enhancement ofThai quality of life as country moves towards a Knowledge-based Society.The master plan devises seven key strategies, whose accomplishments in theyear 2002-2006 require public-private and people sectors collaboration, including:Strategy 1: The development of the ICT industry into a regional leaderStrategy 2: The utilization of ICT to enhance the quality of life and societyStrategy 3: The reform and enhancement of the capability on ICT research anddevelopmentStrategy 4: The reinforcement of social capacity for future competitionStrategy 5: The development of entrepreneurs capacity for the expansion ofinternational marketsStrategy 6: The utilization of ICT in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)Strategy 7: The utilization of ICT in government administration and services2Thailand ICT Master Plan (2002-2006)