DOI: 10.5716/978-981-08-9514-3_MME14
Authors: Chalita Srinuan and Erik Bohlin
Abstract:
This study aims to investigate the determinant factors that can explain the digital divide phenomena in Thailand. The updated survey data set in 2010 was provided by the National Telecommunications Comission (NTC) of Thailand and it applies to the econometric model estimating Internet access. The results indicate that the digital divide remains in most parts of thecountry. The availability of fixed telephony, mobile telephony subscription and media familiarity is the crucial factor encouraging people to access the Internet. Moreover, socioeconomic backgrounds are also important, for example, age, level of education and area of residence, while the result confirms that there is no longer a gender divide in Thailand. To bring off-lineusers into the on-line world, policymakers and telecommunications regulators need to take action on fixed and fixed wireless infrastructure development and provide an education or training programme.
Keywords: component; Internet; digital divide; Thailand
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