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Table 3 Roadmap for Thailand’s Implementation under the ASEAN ICT Masterplan 2020: Strategy 3

Measures Rationale Timeframe Related Domestic Agendas
Strategy 3: Create an equitable society where citizens can fully leverage the benefits of technology
3.1) Create an online educational content Information and communication technology opens up possibilities for new forms of education, one of which is 2019 - 2020  Digital Thailand Plan,
database which schools in remote areas call blended learning. More specifically, it is a learning method that combines the delivery of educational Strategy 3
can use as complimentary input for their contents from both an instructor and online media. The benefit of this format of learning is continuation, allowing
students more time for instructors to address the specific needs of students as and when required, while the rest of the
class can continue with their online-based contents.

Recommendation
The government should create a database of online content in accordance with the mandatory education
curriculum to support learning in distant schools.
3.2) Develop the Community Digital Centers as The Digital Thailand plan acknowledges the significance of citizen level digital utilization, particularly among 2017 - 2020  Digital Thailand Plan,
a focal point for government services those residing in rural areas. Accordingly, 2,231 Community Digital Centers have been established nationwide. Strategy 3
The purpose of these centers is to provide news and information on national administration and policies to
local communities, as well as to serve as a focal point for the exchange of ideas between communities. More
importantly, the ultimate goal of the Centers is to promote community level economic activity using digital
technologies. These activities include: e-commerce; digital marketing or online education.

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