The Readiness for Moving toward Digital Thailand — A Case Study

Abstract

Abstract-The digital economy, which is a new economy represented by the inclusion of technology and digital information, has become a dominant force in today's economy. In Thailand, there is an urgent need to leverage digital technology to drive the country forward. Therefore, Digital Thailand Plan is developed to generate social stability and economic wealth in Thailand. This paper presents a study of readiness for moving toward Digital Thailand, a case study in a government sector. The research process consists of three stages: 1) Literature review 2) An in-depth Interview of top-management officers in eight government agencies 3) Analysis and conclusion. In this paper, the readiness for moving toward Digital Thailand is analyzed regarding Information System management, E-Government Service, Staff, Data Management, Digital Technology and Infrastructure, and Organization's culture.