Advanced Info Service (AIS) has partnered with Bangkok Land to transform the Muang Thong Thani area into Thailand's next smart economic district.
The two companies forged a strategic partnership to build an intelligent digital infrastructure across more than 4,000 rai of Muang Thong Thani, positioning one of Thailand's largest mixed-use developments as a next-generation smart, connected city and a future economic hub powered by advanced connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven urban management.
The collaboration reflects a growing trend among property developers and telecom operators to integrate digital technologies into large-scale urban developments as Thailand seeks to strengthen its digital economy and improve the competitiveness of its cities.
Pratthana Leelapanang, chief executive of AIS, said the initiative aims to transform Muang Thong Thani from Thailand's premier venue for exhibitions, conventions and entertainment into a fully integrated urban area where residential communities, commercial districts, educational institutions, public services and business facilities are seamlessly connected through digital infrastructure.
AIS will deploy its next-generation communications infrastructure throughout the development, anchored by a comprehensive 5G advanced network that uses carrier aggregation technology to provide higher speeds, lower latency and greater network capacity, he said.
The upgraded network is designed to accommodate tens of thousands of concurrent users, particularly at the Impact exhibition and convention facilities, while supporting bandwidth-intensive applications, including live-streaming, extended reality, holographic communications and real-time broadcasting.
The telecom operator is also expanding AIS 3BB Fibre3 broadband services with WiFi 7 technology across residential areas, enabling future digital lifestyles through smart home applications, remote working, telemedicine and connected healthcare services, said Mr Pratthana.
For enterprises, AIS is introducing a suite of digital transformation services built around hyper-connectivity, sovereign cloud, data centre and AI solutions, enabling businesses to accelerate AI adoption, connect with global cloud platforms, leverage data analytics and access managed digital services.
The partnership also seeks to enhance the visitor experience at Impact by deploying high-capacity WiFi networks and advanced connectivity solutions capable of supporting large-scale exhibitions, concerts and international events.
In addition, the project lays the foundation for a fully integrated smart city platform that combines AI-powered CCTV, intelligent access control, smart traffic management, Internet of Things devices, digital payment systems, smart meters, digital signage, virtual classrooms, digital libraries and cybersecurity solutions.
Mr Pratthana said data generated from residential communities, commercial buildings, educational institutions, retail outlets, convention centres and public infrastructure will be consolidated into a Smart City Data Platform and Digital Twin, enabling city administrators to monitor urban conditions in real time and make more informed decisions on traffic management, energy consumption, public safety and space utilisation.
Paul Kanjanapas, chief executive of Bangkok Land, said the initiative extends beyond deploying technology to creating an urban environment where digital capabilities improve quality of life and business efficiency.
"A smart and connected city is not simply about introducing technology into urban management. It is about enabling every part of the city to operate more intelligently, efficiently and seamlessly together," Mr Paul said.
The project reinforces AIS's strategic evolution from a telecom operator into a national intelligent infrastructure provider, noted Mr Pratthana.
