Thailand’s digital competitiveness ranking has improved five places to 35th out of 64 territories, driven by advancements in technology, knowledge, and future readiness. AI and cybersecurity are key priorities.
Thailand’s Improved Digital Competitiveness Ranking
Thailand’s digital competitiveness ranking has improved by five places, reaching the 35th position out of 64 economic territories, according to the Institute for Management Development’s (IMD) World Digital Competitiveness Ranking (WDCR) 2023. The improvement is attributed to advancements in technology, knowledge, and future readiness factors.
Key Takeaways
- Thailand’s digital competitiveness ranking has improved by five places, reaching 35th position out of 64 economic territories, due to advancements in technology, knowledge, and future readiness factors.
- Among ASEAN nations, Thailand ranks third after Singapore and Malaysia, while globally, Singapore secures the third spot and Malaysia ranks 33rd.
- The top 10 economies in the ranking are considered “digital nations” that have embraced comprehensive adoption of digital technologies, including AI, and there is an increasing focus on cybersecurity as well.
Thailand’s ASEAN and Global Rankings
Thailand ranked third among other ASEAN nations, following Singapore and Malaysia. On a global scale, Singapore secured the third position, while Malaysia ranked 33rd. The improvement is attributed to advancements in technology, knowledge, and future readiness. Singapore and Malaysia are the top two ASEAN nations, while the United States leads globally.
Emphasis on AI and Cybersecurity
The report emphasizes the importance of AI in digital competitiveness and highlights the increasing focus on cybersecurity. Thailand aims to enhance AI technology while prioritizing cybersecurity and privacy protection. The IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking measures the capacity and readiness of economies to adopt and explore digital technologies as a key driver for economic transformation in business, government, and wider society.
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