EMPOWERING DIGITAL FUTURES: YOUTH-LED INITIATIVES FOR INCLUSIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN BANGKOK
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This paper presents a youth-led perspective on inclusive digital transformation in Bangkok, drawing on real-world insights gathered through participatory discussions, expert interviews, and collaborative activities at the 2025 Bangkok Global Youth Leadership Forum. As group leader of the Digital Transformation team, the author synthesises findings from case studies on Thailand's 5G infrastructure rollout, the proposed development of a unified digital government services platform, and initiatives to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in embracing digital tools. Using a qualitative methodology grounded in group reflections, industry dialogues, and hackathon collaboration, this research explores how youth-driven innovations and multi-sector partnerships can address persistent digital inequalities and promote equitable access to technology. The study contributes to scholarship on digital development by highlighting the importance of co-creation, community engagement, and localised solutions in national digital transformation agendas.
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