Thailand Launches Unified Tourism Data Platform
Thailand's Digital Economy and Tourism ministries are launching a unified tourism data platform to integrate existing apps and improve visitor safety and convenience. The new system will consolidate services like Thailand Tourist Police, Am
The Digital Economy Ministry is partnering with the Tourism and Sports Ministry to advance the "Domestic Tourist Information Center" project and upgrade Thailand's tourism platform. On August 4, 2025, Digital Economy Minister Chaiyachanok Chidchob and Deputy Minister Nan Bunthida Somchai held discussions with Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Panjareungvorkul on implementing the initiative.
Minister Chaiyachanok explained that the two ministries are preparing to launch the "Domestic Tourist Information Center" project to enhance Thailand's Tourism Data Platform. The platform will integrate tourism data and services to increase convenience and safety for visitors entering Thailand, while reducing duplication and improving efficiency across shared platforms.
A joint working committee headed by Inspector-General Dr. Phalvorn Vidurkalachit has been established to develop the tourism platform with a focus on security and data integration. This information will support tourism businesses, community enterprises, and SMEs.
Discussions revealed that existing applications from the Tourism Ministry—including Thailand Tourist Police, Amazing Thailand, and the Tourism Wallet system—are well-regarded. The Digital Economy Ministry is prepared to integrate these with the Travel Link platform operated by the Big Data Institute (public organization), or BDI.
The Digital Economy Ministry is committed to developing digital systems to enhance public technological capability and confidence, while supporting government agencies in implementing digital systems for administration and public service delivery.
