Smart city initiatives depa launched the
smart city ambassadors (SCA) program to development smart cities alongside local agencies. As of 2023, Thailand has over 100 smart cities under development, an increase from 27 at the launch of the national smart nation framework in 2019. In September 2024, depa announced that four southern provinces and cities in China are collaborating to develop smart cities. The initiative aims to promote digital talent and job creation across Thailand through tax incentives. This includes launching the Thailand Digital Catalog, which compiles digital services and products for the public and private sectors. == Artificial intelligence ==