'Thailand 4.0' Economic Model aims to attract new investment towards transforming the economy beyond the improvements to Thailand Smart Cities, located at the heart of ASEAN, and connect with the fast-growing CLMV countries.

To drive of fully-connected industries and cities, '5G' will be on the rise. According to Thailand Digital Technology Foresight 2035 (DEPA), the next-generation telecom will be expected to create more than THB 600 billion market value in 2030. In terms of economic contribution, 5G will contribute 5.5 times to Thailand's GDP volume between 2020 and 2035 with adoption expected in various verticals, including manufacturing, mobility, automotive, healthcare, tourism, and retail.