BANGKOK, Jan 16 — The Thai government has expressed interest in collaborating with Malaysia on digital governance to enhance the quality of life for its citizens.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister cum Minister of Digital Economy and Society Prasert Jantararuangtong said Thailand is keen to work with Asean member states to further elevate the standard of living in the region.
“The Malaysian government has excelled in implementing digital government initiatives, particularly in areas like government digitalisation and cloud technology.
"We are eager to collaborate with Malaysia in these sectors to improve the quality of life for Thai citizens,” he said during a bilateral meeting with Malaysia's Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 5th Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) today.
Prasert also praised Malaysia’s progress in several areas, including digital or smart city projects, cybersecurity, gaming and animation, as well as the startup ecosystem.
Meanwhile, he highlighted the importance of ADGMIN as an opportunity for Thailand to demonstrate its digital capabilities and leadership within Asean.
Prasert emphasised that developing digital infrastructure and fostering innovation are essential for enhancing Thailand’s competitiveness.
“Thailand stands to gain significantly from this meeting, including fostering digital collaboration with Asean member states and dialogue partners, exchanging knowledge and technology, promoting the digital economy, and enhancing digital skills among Thais,” he said.
Strengthening cybersecurity and safeguarding personal data remain top priorities, as they are critical for building investor confidence and supporting sustainable economic growth.
Earlier, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra officiated the opening ceremony of the 5th Asean Digital Ministers’ Meeting, which convened in Bangkok today.
The event was attended by representatives from the 10 Asean member states, key dialogue partners including China, Japan, South Korea, the United States, India, the International Telecommunication Union, and representatives from Timor-Leste, with over 300 participants.
— Bernama
