Mr. Chantawit Tanthasit, Deputy Minister of Commerce Revealed that on Aug 28, the past He attended the meeting.ASEAN Economic Community Council (AECC)Special through the distance meeting In which Thailand is responsible for the chairman of the negotiationASEAN Digital Economy Economic Agreement or ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (Defa) Which is considered an important step of the regional digital economy To create the region’s economic future And is an important opportunity for Thailand to be a part of digital leaders
Thailand has pushed the meeting to clear many issues. Especially at the policy level In order for the negotiations to move forward quickly and achieving this year Before the official agreement was signed in 2026, with the success of Defa, ASEAN became the world’s digital economy center. Which Thailand as the chairman of the negotiation Has actively actively leading the role By adhering to the mutual benefits of member countries This agreement is not just about the government to the government. But will truly create results for the people and entrepreneurs in the region
For the essence of Defa aims to push trade and investment in digital more conveniently and safely. Such as trading – seamless online services Digital payment system across the border that is fast and low cost Personal data protection and cyber security Promoting digital skills and trade opportunities for SMEs and startups. Opening areas to discuss new technology issues such as AI, Fintech and Information Innovation.
Mr. Chantawit Said that in the past, Thailand was led by Miss Phli Prae Chumtrum, Director of the Bureau of Trade. Department of International Trade Negotiations Has actively acting as the chairman of the negotiating committee By focusing on cooperation closely with member countries Pushing to cause consensus on important issues, based on the mutual benefits of ASEAN as the location Believe that the negotiations under the leadership of Thailand will be able to achieve the negotiation results in time. And opened the way to the defense of Defa in the year 2026, according to the target.
“It is expected that if Defa agreement is effective Will help push the ASEAN digital trade value of $ 2 trillion by 203 And create an environment that is conducive to digital business at all levels Especially the small operators who want to expand the market abroad, “said Chantawit.
Defa is one of the main goals of the Bandar Seri Begawan Roadmap (BSBR) to push the transition to the ASEAN’s digital economy in accordance with the ASEAN Economic Community after 2025 (AEC Post-2025 Vision) and supports the economic recovery of ASEAN-2017, beginning with the AISSEA. 2022 and aims to announce significant success by October 2025 to officially off the signing of agreements in 2026.
