Thailand set up a big data framework to enable data-driven decisions and planning, promoting the data economy and AI-enabled data services.
The cabinet passed a resolution on July 27 acknowledging a draft of efforts to drive data utilisation or the National Big Data Strategic Plan 2025-27, aiming to turn Thailand into a "data-driven nation".This marks the first time the country set up a big data framework to enable data-driven decisions and planning, promoting a data economy and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled data services.
The goal is to benefit the country's economy and society, enhancing competitiveness and promoting AI usage, according to the draft.
The framework was developed by the Big Data Institute (BDI) and proposed to the cabinet by the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry.
The institute developed the framework based on its analysis of challenges, including a shortage of personnel with specific skills related to data, cybersecurity, digital data public disclosure laws, and an insufficient budget for data integration and platform development.
