SYMPHONY Partners with depa to Elevate Thai Entrepreneurs Toward the Digital Economy via "Thailand Digital Catalog"
Symphony Communication Public Company Limited (SYMPHONY), led by Mr. Apirath Wisitthiwong, Executive Vice President, Mr. Teerapun Piyaosotsan, Head of Product Development Division, and Ms. Nuttawan Lokawit, Senior Specialist - Cloud Product Development, met with the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) to exchange information and discuss guidelines for accessing benefits under the "Thailand Digital Catalog" mechanism.
The depa delegation was led by Dr. Sakkawet Yorsaeng, Vice President, Department Digital Investment and Industry Promotion and Mr. Kobkrit Choonnawaphan, Senior Officer at Digital Economy Promotion IoT and Digital Innovation Institute who discussion focused on pushing Thai-developed technology into the market through the Thailand Digital Catalog framework.
Driving Sustainable Growth Through Digital Transformation
At the onset, SYMPHONY presented an overview of the company as a leading telecommunications and digital infrastructure provider in Thailand. The company is committed to providing network connectivity, cloud services, and cybersecurity services for corporate clients and government agencies. SYMPHONY shared its vision of enhancing business potential in the digital economy era and its commitment to driving Thai entrepreneurs toward sustainable growth by creating a robust digital ecosystem and promoting Digital Transformation.
Dr. Sakkawet provided an overview of Thailand's digital economy and depa's role in its development. He highlighted the structure of the Thai economy, comprising large corporations, SMEs, and the agricultural sector—all of which urgently need to adopt digital technology to increase competitiveness.
depa promotes development through three key pillars:
- Ecosystem Enabling: Creating a supportive digital environment.
- Reinforcement: Strengthening the digital industry.
- Transform: Supporting businesses in their digital transition.
Furthermore, depa utilizes several promotional measures as tools to strengthen the ecosystem, such as the depa Digital Transformation Fund, depa Digital mini Transformation Voucher, depa Digital Manpower Fund, depa Digital Startup Fund, and D-Station.
Benefits of the Thailand Digital Catalog
Dr. Sakkaveth elaborated on the Thailand Digital Catalog, which aims to help digital service providers reach both government and private sectors. It also assists government agencies in accessing software that meets dSURE standards. Key benefits discussed include:
- Government Procurement: Government agencies can procure digital products from the catalog via "Specific Method" (direct selection) without price limits.
- Tax 200% Measure: SMEs can claim a 2x tax deduction on digital spending, up to 300,000 THB.
- BOI Digital Industry Upgrading: Private sectors can receive corporate income tax exemptions based on business size to upgrade target industries.
- Investment Support (New): A BOI measure offering up to 50% support (capped at 100 million THB) of the investment value per legal entity, provided the development or improvement is conducted by a Digital Provider listed in the Thailand Digital Catalog.
- Local Government Transformation Cloud: A project supporting local government agencies in upgrading public services via cloud infrastructure for smart cities, utilizing providers from the catalog.
Strengthening Public-Private Collaboration
During the discussion, Mr. Apirath exchanged views and inquired about the registration process for the Thailand Digital Catalog. Dr. Sakkawet and Mr. Kobkrit provided straightforward and practical advice on preparation, including registration steps and necessary documentation.
This meeting serves as a significant catalyst in fostering cooperation between the public and private sectors to further elevate Thailand's digital economy.
📅 April 7, 2026
📍 Symphony Communication Public Company Limited
