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Ericsson and DEPA strengthen 5G innovation in Thailand
Ericsson and DEPA extend partnership to drive 5G innovation in Thailand’s manufacturing and digital economy.
Headline
Ericsson and DEPA extend partnership to drive 5G innovation in Thailand’s manufacturing and digital economy.
Context
Ericsson has signed a renewed strategic partnership with Thailand ‘ s Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) to accelerate 5G-driven industrial innovation across the country. The agreement was announced at the ‘Thailand Digital Big Bang 2025′ event in Bangkok, a showcase for emerging digital technologies. The extended collaboration builds on earlier joint initiatives to explore use cases in smart manufacturing, robotics, and Industry 4.0 applications. According to Ericsson, the partnership will establish 5G innovation hubs where enterprises, start-ups and universities can test and scale advanced connectivity solutions. DEPA will play a central role in coordinating government policy support and engaging local industries, while Ericsson contributes its global experience in mobile networks and 5G deployment.
Evidence
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Analysis
In practice, the programme will allow Thai companies to trial applications such as remote machine control, real-time data analytics and automation processes. The initiative is aligned with Thailand’s national digital transformation strategy, which emphasises advanced connectivity as a foundation for long-term competitiveness. A lso read: KMUTT: Thailand’s first 5G unmanned electric bus launched A lso read: Knetco and Huawei drive Kuwait 5G advanced rollout The partnership is significant as it positions Thailand as a frontrunner in Southeast Asia’s race to harness 5G for industrial innovation. By enabling new levels of automation and efficiency, the initiative directly supports the government’s ‘Thailand 4.0′ policy, which seeks to diversify the economy and upgrade manufacturing capabilities.
Key Points
- Ericsson and Thailand’s Digital Economy Promotion Agency extend partnership to accelerate industrial 5G adoption.
- The collaboration supports smart manufacturing, innovation hubs and digital transformation across Thailand’s economy.
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