industrial sector Joining forces with the government sector to launch the 8th Bangkok International Digital Content Festival 2021 or BIDC 2021 in an online format. Confident that the digital content industry as a whole will continue to expand and the BIDC event will also generate GDP worth more than 1,500 million baht, creating more than 10,700 jobs, expected to support the Thai digital economy in 64, reaching 39 billion baht.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Surapong Lertsitthichai, President of the Bangkok Business Association ACM Six Graph And industry representatives said that from the epidemic situation of the Covid-19 virus Continuing from the past year to the present As a result, various industrial sectors has adapted to move forward with the business like the digital content industry According to forecasts, the Thai digital content industry and big data in 2020 will continue to grow. The digital content industry will grow another 10.1%, accounting for a total industry value of 34,229 million baht, compared to the year 2019 with an average growth rate of 11.51%, or a value of 31,080 million baht in the industry.
In addition, in 2021, the industry value is forecasted at 39 billion baht, a growth of 15%, and in 2022, the industry value is projected at 45,094 million baht and a growth of 15%, which is growing in both animation. Games and Characters Based on data from surveys and forecasts of the Digital Economy Promotion Agency and IMC Institute.
Due to the situation of the COVID-19 epidemic The digital content industry as a whole continues to expand in line with the above growth rate. Including operators also use channels E-commerce meets the needs of the digital era in selling various products. It is also seen that it also increases the opportunity of the industry. to create new innovations To support future growth, such as e-learning groups where users have more teaching platforms Content is developed to support new learning. And enter the teaching with 100% digital, and the university has developed digital content courses in various fields. To create personnel to support this industry
In addition, the studio photography film group also uses digital. Screens were used for filming. Including the use of animation to develop further filming without having to go to the real place. This helps to control costs as well. In the event of BIDC2021’s Virtual Event format, digital technology is the driving force for the event to continue and the economy uninterrupted.
The latest in the digital content industry and the government to join forces to organize the Bangkok International Digital Content Festival 2021 or BIDC 2021, an exhibition for the digital content industry. Supported by government and private sector cooperation, including Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), Department of International Trade Promotion. Ministry of Commerce (DITP), Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) (TCEB) together with the digital content industry sector with 5 associations: Bangkok Business Association ACM Six Graph (BASA), Digital Content Association Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association (TACGA), E-Learning Association of Thailand (e-LAT), and Thai Game Software Industry Association (TGA).
This time, a partner has joined to support the webinar activity, namely Shin Ai Service Co., Ltd. to drive the digital industry of Thailand. Which is one of the future industries (New S-Curve) to create money and economic value for the country. by promoting and supporting including building a network for the Thai digital content industry to enter the global stage
“This is a continuous integration of cooperation between the industry and the government sector and has been greatly appreciated throughout the 8th year of the event. This year’s event was held. From 1 July – 6 August 2021 via full online system This is in line with the government’s policy to drive a creative economy. to stimulate and strengthen the country’s economy,” the organizers stated.
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