BANGKOK, 27 April 2017 (NNT) - The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has unveiled its plan to develop Phuket into a smart city to foster the welfare of residents and tourists.

During an evening government TV program, Minister of Digital Economy and Society Pichet Durongkaveroj said all sectors were interested in the Smart City project and were ready to help make Phuket one of the smart cities.

Mr. Pichet disclosed the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society would help improve the tourism of the island province alongside other agencies. Modern technologies will be applied to the creation of new products and innovations that meet the needs of townspeople and visitors.

The Minister of Digital Economy and Society commented that the scheme was expected to benefit tourists and enable relevant agencies to formulate development plans which will, in turn, strengthen the tourism sector.