Background
The journey of DGA towards “Smart Nation Smart Life”, making life easier for the Thai people
B.E. 2540 (1997)
Government Information Technology Services (GITS)
On May 21, 1997 (B.E. 2540), the Cabinet approved and authorized the implementation of the Government Information Technology Services project to develop the Government Information Network (GINet). This initiative aimed to enhance the efficiency of information network systems within the public sector and elevate better communication and integration across government agencies. Furthermore, other activities were carried out to support information technology use among government agencies. These activities were managed by the Government Information Technology Services (GITS), an agency under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), which operated within the Ministry of Science and Technology.
B.E. 2554 (2011)
Electronic Government Agency (Public Organization) or EGA
On February 21, 2011 (B.E. 2554), the Electronic Government Agency (Public Organization) (EGA) was officially established under the Royal Decree on the Establishment of the Electronic Government Agency (Public Organization) B.E. 2554 (2011). The powers, duties, and operations of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) under the Science and Technology Development Act, B.E. 2534 (1991), specifically related to Government Information Technology Services (GITS), along with responsibilities for developing information and communication technology (ICT) for e-Government previously handled by the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, were transferred to the Electronic Government Agency (Public Organization) (EGA) under the supervision of the Minister of Information and Communication Technology. Subsequently, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology was renamed to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society. This ministry was responsible for providing services and managing the information infrastructure related to e-government, such as offering Government Cloud services and providing the Government Information Network (GIN) to connect government agencies.
B.E. 2561 (2018)
Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) or DGA
On May 14, 2018 (B.E. 2561), the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization or DGA was officially established under the Royal Decree on the Establishment of the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization), B.E. 2561 (2018). The organization was responsible for overseeing the development of digital government initiatives and operated under the supervision of the Prime Minister, under the Office of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister delegated the responsibility for overseeing the Digital Government Development Agency (Public Organization) (DGA) to Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society. DGA served as the central agency for the digital government system, tasked with promoting and supporting the operations of government agencies and other entities involved in the development of digital government initiatives.
On February 1, 2023 (B.E. 2566), DGA updated its organizational image to be more modern, accessible, and reflective as a collaborator and innovator connecting the government with people. This transformation underscores the commitment to realizing a true digital government. The rebranding included the introduction of a new logo and updated color palette to align with its refreshed vision and mission as follows.
Orange – represents being a modern organization, ready to adapt to technology, and constantly encouraging creativity in new things.
Dark blue – represents being a trustworthy, reliable, and professional organization, serving as a Smart Connector to connect all agencies, paving the way for a digital government. DGA will be the innovator, supporter, and connector driving digital government initiatives in collaboration with all parties to make Thailand’s digital government a reality.
