'DE Fund Clinic' Sparks Thailand's Digital Economy, Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Future

The Digital Economy and Society Fund (DE Fund) is pushing forward with digital development initiatives at the local level through the 'DE Fund Clinic' program, part of its 2025 fiscal year public relations and corporate image-building efforts held on April 24, 2025 in Chiang Rai Province.

The event aims to promote the fund's role, mission, and operational approach to government agencies, private sector organizations, and local communities. It also clarifies the funding application process and helps organizations understand how to access digital financing sources. The clinic builds collaborative networks for economic and social development through digital technology and positions the fund as a trusted regional partner. Combining in-depth knowledge transfer with personalized advisory services, the event strengthens regional organizations' capacity to efficiently tap into digital funding sources while creating an open, collaborative environment for idea-sharing.

Dr. Wangsiri Phuasiri, Director of the DE Fund Administration Division, opened the event and delivered a keynote address on the fund's overview, emphasizing equitable, transparent, and efficient access to financing across all sectors. He highlighted the fund's critical role in supporting projects with positive impacts on Thailand's economy and society.

Additional sessions covered the fund's 2025 operational plan and performance metrics, emphasizing alignment with policy objectives and project sustainability. A separate session outlined the funding application process and evaluation timeline, which operates transparently through multiple screening levels to select quality, feasible projects.

Participants received one-on-one consultations, with many presenting innovative digital solutions addressing healthcare, public health, and education challenges. The DE Fund Clinic provided detailed guidance on project proposal criteria and writing standards, helping organizations prepare for the fund's 2025 application round.

For more information, interested parties can visit https://defund.bde.go.th or the Digital Economy and Society Fund's Facebook page.