Blockchain Ecosystem to Raise Thailand’s Telecommunication Sector to a Smart Society According to Thailand 4.0 Policy

Authors

  • Boonprasert Surakratanasakul King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
  • Worapoj Kreesuradej King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
  • Araya Ariya Rajabhat Lampang University
  • Piraprob Junsantor Rajabhat Lampang University
  • Bundit Busaba Rajabhat Lampang University

Keywords:

Blockchain, Blockchain ecosystem, Telecommunication industry

Abstract

     Blockchain is a technology that is widely mentioned about, particularly for building trust and authentication in the digital world. A crucial factor for the success of applying blockchain in an industry consisting of different organizations is to develop a blockchain ecosystem that can accommodate telecommunication sector. The article’s goal was to design a blockchain ecosystem for Thailand’s telecommunication industry. In this study, focus group discussions were used to collect information from stakeholders. This information was employed to design a blockchain ecosystem for the telecommunication industry. The research result demonstrated a working environment under the blockchain ecosystem. In addition, five information system prototypes were developed including: an information system for the office of NBTC’s news and message notification; a system for gathering and verifying call data and service fees; a system for collecting and administering data on the verification of registration label on radiotelephony; a system for online checking of promotions and usage for general people; and a system for switching provider and keeping the same phone number. The system efficiency assessment indicated that the functional test and security test received highest scores with mean scores of 4.76 and 4.65 respectively. The functional requirement test and usability test received high scores with mean scores of 4.35 and 4.24 respectively.

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25-11-2022

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Surakratanasakul, B. ., Kreesuradej, W. ., Ariya, A. ., Junsantor, P. ., & Busaba, B. . (2022). Blockchain Ecosystem to Raise Thailand’s Telecommunication Sector to a Smart Society According to Thailand 4.0 Policy. Journal of Digital Communications, 6(6), 199–229. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/NBTC_Journal/article/view/258605

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Vol. 6 No. 6 (2022): December 2022

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