Bangkok, June 22-ETDA organizes the ETDA Foresight Symposium 2023, unveiling a picture of the digital future. “Health and tourism in Thailand ”10 years in the future” Digital disrupts the balance of life increases - travel for physical and mental health returns.
Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) or ETDA (ETDA) by Foresight Center by ETDA or ETDA Foresight, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society organized a big event "ETDA Foresight Symposium 2023 : Light Up the Future of Well-Being and Tourism” invites both Thai and foreign partners to jointly define a desirable future. Ready to reveal the results of a study of future scenarios for the next 10 years, revealing that digital will become a tool that destroys life balance. stressful person Anxiety intensified. while tourism for both physical and mental health Returning to an eye-catching strong trend
Special Professor Wisit Wisitsorn-at Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and Chairman of the Electronic Transactions Development Agency or ETDA Board said as chairman of the opening ceremony that from the rapid changes in digital technology too hard to predict make preparations to support the change Both in terms of setting strategies, policies, and operating plans. in the original form may not be enough and no longer answer the question Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Therefore, it is important to create a future scene. Also known as Foresight, it will become a mechanism to help the country see the direction of change in advance before the future arrives. This makes the strategy and policy to drive the digital economy and society more appropriate and efficient. Under the context that all sectors can jointly design and determine the desirable future at the same time. "well-being (Well-Being)” and "Tourism" that ETDA Foresight used to study in order to get a clearer picture of the future scene that will occur in the next 10 years. It is considered an important variable that will accelerate both in terms of increasing the country's competitiveness and digital economy to meet the goals set, especially "tourism", which is considered an industry that helps generate income. with the country as the first Today, we are facing the challenges of digital technology growth. that came to change the ways and behaviors of tourism Until leading to a rather intense competitive situation, while "the well-being of the Thai people" is another issue that must be equally emphasized. Because the digital society has completely changed people's lifestyles. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. used to study in order to get a clearer picture of the future scene that will occur in the next 10 years It is considered an important variable that will accelerate both in terms of increasing the country's competitiveness and digital economy to meet the goals set, especially "tourism", which is considered an industry that helps generate income. with the country as the first Today, we are facing the challenges of digital technology growth. that came to change the ways and behaviors of tourism Until leading to a rather intense competitive situation, while "the well-being of the Thai people" is another issue that must be equally emphasized. Because the digital society has completely changed people's lifestyles. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. used to study in order to get a clearer picture of the future scene that will occur in the next 10 years It is considered an important variable that will accelerate both in terms of increasing the country's competitiveness and digital economy to meet the goals set, especially "tourism", which is considered an industry that helps generate income. with the country as the first Today, we are facing the challenges of digital technology growth. that came to change the ways and behaviors of tourism Until leading to a rather intense competitive situation, while "the well-being of the Thai people" is another issue that must be equally emphasized. Because the digital society has completely changed people's lifestyles. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. It is considered an important variable that will accelerate both in terms of increasing the country's competitiveness and digital economy to meet the goals set, especially "tourism", which is considered an industry that helps generate income. with the country as the first Today, we are facing the challenges of digital technology growth. that came to change the ways and behaviors of tourism Until leading to a rather intense competitive situation, while "the well-being of the Thai people" is another issue that must be equally emphasized. Because the digital society has completely changed people's lifestyles. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. It is considered an important variable that will accelerate both in terms of increasing the country's competitiveness and digital economy to meet the goals set, especially "tourism", which is considered an industry that helps generate income. with the country as the first Today, we are facing the challenges of digital technology growth. that came to change the ways and behaviors of tourism Until leading to a rather intense competitive situation, while "the well-being of the Thai people" is another issue that must be equally emphasized. Because the digital society has completely changed people's lifestyles. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. which is regarded as an industry that helps generate income for the country as one of the first Today, we are facing the challenges of digital technology growth. that came to change the ways and behaviors of tourism Until leading to a rather intense competitive situation, while "the well-being of the Thai people" is another issue that must be equally emphasized. Because the digital society has completely changed people's lifestyles. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. which is regarded as an industry that helps generate income for the country as one of the first Today, we are facing the challenges of digital technology growth. that came to change the ways and behaviors of tourism Until leading to a rather intense competitive situation, while "the well-being of the Thai people" is another issue that must be equally emphasized. Because the digital society has completely changed people's lifestyles. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress. affect the livelihood that not only makes life comfortable Access information more quickly But also feelings of social isolation, anxiety, depression and stress.
“Therefore, monitoring and evaluating signs of change through Foresight's process is a way of shaping the future together with all stakeholders. that is important to the development of the country to be ready to support the future in the next decade on the basis of information that has been thoroughly analyzed.”
Mr. Chaichana Mitphan, Director of ETDA, said that with ETDA, we aim to drive the economy and society with secure electronic transactions. Confidence in use. This year, we are quite focused on accelerating and promoting in the tourism industry. because it is an important variable in increasing the overall economic value of the country And today, even though Thai tourism has gone through various crises, it still cannot return to the original place where it was. How to properly promote entrepreneurs, especially this group of SMEs, along with creating a good and quality digital life in Thailand? Not only the issue of trust and safety in use, but ETDA also aims to promote quality digital skills for all groups of Thai people to use digital products to surf the online world productively. Now, Thai people are closer to digital technology, live life online than real life. And smartphones have become the 5th factor, together with these 2 things are very strong signs of change. In the past, therefore, ETDA Foresight, which has been responsible for capturing signals and forecasting the future for almost 2 years, we, together with relevant partners, continue to study, analyze, create a picture of the future scene through the Foresight process that has been received. International recognition and leading to this event
“ETDA FORESIGHT SYMPOSIUM 2023 will be a bridge connecting the work of the government, the private sector and the general public. in jointly shaping the future vision together To accelerate the country's ability to cope with changes and raise awareness of the use of digital technology. To build trust in online transactions appropriately keep pace and lead the future more sustainably.”
Trin Tawitaranon, Assistant Director of ETDA, said that from intensive study and analysis in the past several months of ETDA Foresight, finally today. We got a picture of the future scene of “Well-being” and “tourism” that will occur in the next 10 years are interesting, such as Well-Being – digital will become a tool that creates inequality. make people feel inferior to themselves Comparisons with people online The line between work and life has disappeared. Society is full of stress. The online world will become a treasure trove of information until data overwhelming occurs, trading and identity theft occur. Decreased decision-making and critical thinking Digital Detox has become a common practice. Digital literacy and literacy will become fundamental to life. Tourism (Tourism) – Tourists grow rapidly. Increased domestic investment Infiltrates to occupy land and farmlands, environmental resources are destroyed, deteriorated and difficult to restore. Local culture has been distorted, swallowed up, and more crime and theft for livelihoods have occurred. A new group of travelers who love novelty has emerged. care about the local community Art, Culture, Tradition, Creative Economy, Thailand will be a destination for tourists who want to capture memories. Create mental and physical happiness, health and wellness tourism, people will choose to use various services. that is friendly to the world, etc. In addition, the event also announced an important collaboration between ETDA and partners such as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Faculty of Public Administration. National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) that will continue to work together to extend the results of ETDA Foresight studies into more concrete practical applications, such as preparing with TAT. in moving forward to elevate Thai tourism both in terms of promoting digital skills jointly develop innovative technologies to meet the needs of the Thai tourism business, while with NIDA, we are preparing to focus on enhancing the well-being and well-being of the elderly and vulnerable groups. to have good health Be more aware of the use of technology Before expanding the cooperation to other agencies such as RISC by MQDC, Gogolook, etc., in order to continue the future of Digital Well-Being both in terms of sustainability and various online threats. that will affect Thai society Gogolook, etc., in the next order to continue the future of Digital Well-Being, both in terms of sustainability and various online threats. that will affect Thai society Gogolook, etc., in the next order to continue the future of Digital Well-Being, both in terms of sustainability and various online threats. that will affect Thai society
“Although foresight is challenging and impossible to do or get done, because on the day we can predict the future The future keeps walking away from us. There are also factors that occur all the time that will cause the future to change steadily. But for ETDA Foresight, we think that making foresight successful is using a scenario to create a guide to action in terms of policy to find a way to deal with the future. no matter what will happen.”
For agencies, entrepreneurs, or the public who are interested in studying the details of the complete ETDA Foresight forecasting study, you can follow and download it at the ETDA Thailand page or at the website. https://www.etda.or.th/th/Our-Service/ForesightCenter.aspx .- Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency