Thailand Smart City Consulting

YCP excels in smart city consulting in Thailand, aiding clients in navigating the country’s dynamic urban transformation landscape. With a global reach, decades of experience, and a hands-on support approach, YCP provides tailored services that empower growth in Thailand’s thriving smart city sector.

Thailand Smart City Consulting

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With urbanization accelerating in Thailand,

60%*

of the population will reside in cities by 2030, making smart city strategies essential.

Source: World Bank, 2024

YCP Smart City Experts in Thailand

The smart city industry in Thailand is experiencing significant growth, supported by advancements in smart infrastructure. The country's commitment to innovation is driving progress across various sectors, establishing Thailand as a regional leader in the smart city domain.

YCP enables businesses by leveraging its global professionals and profound insights to offer remarkable smart city consulting services. Our expertise helps clients overcome market barriers and achieve market entry and growth in Thailand. By understanding the intricacies of the smart city industry, YCP provides tailored solutions to navigate the evolving landscape effectively.

YCP is a trusted consulting partner for businesses aiming to thrive in Thailand's smart city market. With our proven expertise and strategic approach, we confidently assist companies in harnessing opportunities and establishing a strong foothold in this dynamic industry.

Unlocking Potential: Your Path to Excellence with Thailand's Smart City Professionals

Thailand's Smart City landscape is evolving, driven by strong digital infrastructure and government support. YCP tailors strategic advice for thriving in this dynamic market.

With a focus on integrating tech to enhance urban living, Thailand's Smart City projects present vast opportunities. YCP's expertise aids clients in navigating these complex initiatives.

YCP leverages deep industry insights and local knowledge to position clients at the forefront of Thailand's Smart City development, ensuring sustainable and innovative urban solutions.

Our Services

Marketing & Sales

Boost your Marketing & Sales results in Thailand with YCP's expert guidance.

  • Branding & Brand Management
  • Product & Portfolio Management
  • Pricing
  • Digital Marketing
  • E-commerce
  • Customer Experience
  • Sales Channel Strategy
  • Digital Sales

Operations

Elevate operations in Thailand with YCP's bespoke Smart City Consulting solutions.

  • Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Growth Strategy Implementation
  • Operation Transformation
  • Manufacturing
  • Organization Design

Supply Chain Management

Optimize your Supply Chain in Thailand for smarter, more efficient operations.

  • Supply Chain
  • Digital Supply Chain
  • Procurement
  • Logistics

M&A, Transactions, and PMI

Elevate your M&A, Transactions, and PMI strategies in Thailand with expert guidance.

  • M&A Strategy
  • Divesstiture/Curb-out Strategy
  • M&A Target Scouting
  • Buyer/Investor Search
  • Commercial Due Diligence
  • M&A Execution (Buy-side & Sell-side Financial Advisory)
  • Valuation
  • Post-Merger Integration (PMI)
  • Value Creation
  • IPO PMO
  • Joint Venture
  • Corporate Venture Capital

Strategy

Elevate your business strategy in Thailand with YCP's expert consulting.

  • Business Strategy
  • Corporate Finance
  • Growth Opportunity Identification
  • New Business Development
  • Organization Strategy
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Asset/Project Risk Management
  • Digital Strategy
  • Strategic Partnership & Channel Strategy

Digital Transformation

Elevate your digital game in Thailand with YCP's bespoke transformation strategies.

  • DX Vision
  • Digital Roadmap
  • CIO/CDO Support
  • System Architecture Design
  • DX PMO
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
  • Big Data Analysis
  • IT Organization Design & Restructuring
  • IT Portfolio Management
  • Off-shore Development Centre Set-up

Public Services

Elevate Thailand's Smart Cities with YCP's expert public service consulting

  • Economic Development
  • Public Policy Development
  • E-Governance

Sustainability

Elevate your sustainability in Thailand with YCP's expert consulting.

  • Sustainability Strategy & Implementation
  • Double Materiality
  • Decarbonization & Net-Zero Strategy
  • Climate Change Risks and Opportunities
  • Sustainability Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Assessment
  • ESG Reporting
  • Investor Relations & Fundraising
  • Organization & Governance Design

Market Research

Empowering businesses in Thailand with comprehensive market research for smart city ventures.

  • Market Landscape
  • Market Size
  • Industry Structure and Trend
  • Competitive Benchmark
  • Business Partner Search & Screening
  • B2B/B2C Customer Survey
  • Consumer Research

Navigating Smart City Sector in Thailand

Complex Regulatory Framework Hinders Progression

  • The evolving legal requirements in Thailand's smart city sector continue to be a barrier for approximately 58% of initiatives, affecting deployment speed and scope.
  • Navigating these constraints, digital strategy innovation increases sector growth. With respect to regulations, strategic use of public-private partnerships can catalyze enhancements.

Limited Skilled Workforce Curtails Development

  • Thailand’s smart city sector requires sophisticated skills, yet a significant skills gap exists. Only 42% of new roles have the requisite expertise, delaying implementation efforts.
  • Bridging this gap through investing in higher education and vocational training aligns labor demand efforts and magnifies project's overall innovation quotient.

Increased Investment in AI Technology Transforms Landscape

  • Innovative AI technology investments in Thailand are expected to boost smart city functionalities, with projections suggest a doubling of spending by 2025.
  • Embracing AI conversational interfaces and autonomous vehicles significantly unimaginably enhances operational efficiency inside the sector, leading to broad infrastructural enhancements.

Public-Private Partnerships Enhance Capabilities

  • Current statistics show public-private projects contribute approximately 34% towards smart city funds, indicating a strong foundation for transformational city projects.
  • Leveraging these partnerships empowers comprehensive project sustainability, accommodating practical complexities of traditional urban expansion through future-ready tech architectures.

Our Clients

We have worked with more than 2000 companies throughout various industries.

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What Our Clients Say About Us

"During the course of 2009 and 2010, YCP carried out extensive research on roofing materials market for Monier (previously Lafarge Roofing) in Asia. The experience and expertise of YCP in building materials markets in Asia and the strong analytical skills of their consultants resulted in high-quality output for their various assignments, driven by in-depth field investigations. The findings and recommendations provided by YCP have proved extremely valuable for Monier to identify and assess growth opportunities in the region, and to support Monier’s strategic approach and planning in the region. I am therefore happy to recommend YCP as a valuable partner to any company interested in their research and consulting capabilities."

Monier Roofing

Managing Director Thailand and Indonesia

Monier Roofing (Previously Lafarge)

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to YCP team. I am extremely pleased with how they executed our project. They got their hands dirty and went the extra mile to work on key specified deliverables that proved to show high-impact towards our business objectives. I was profoundly impressed with how YCP managed client relationships. The team displayed high professionalism and was able to listen thoroughly. Through their recommendations, we were able to identify the future business direction in the expansion of our Indonesia logistics business footprint. "

Sinar Mas Group Companies

Chief Marketing Officer - Bina Sinar Amity

Sinar Mas Group Companies

Results Through Expertise: Case Studies

Learn how we help clients build and implement strategies
that drive sustainable growth in today’s complex business landscape.

Assessment of Opportunity for IoT and Smart Homes

Client

A Japanese consumer products company

Area

Australia, Malaysia, Vietnam

Expertise Scope

Market Recommendation, Strategy

Project Summary

Our team researched the coverage areas to discover current trends and consumer attitudes. We provided the client with a detailed approach and recommendation for specific USPs, comparing both B2B and B2C markets.

Market Entry and Growth Plan for Indonesia's Piping Market

Client

A global leader in advanced piping systems for buildings and agriculture

Area

Southeast Asia

Expertise Scope

Market Dynamics Analysis, Strategic Recommendations, Action Plan Development

Project Summary

Our approach included desk research and in-depth market interviews with competitors, distributors, property owners, developers, contractors, architects, and industry experts. We analyzed market dynamics, competitor activities, pricing, and distribution channels. Our team developed strategic recommendations and an action plan for the client to achieve their growth targets.

YCP in Media

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Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.

Our Group CEO Yuki Ishida and Managing Partner Karambir Anand shared insights at the ASEAN–Japan Young Business Leaders’ Summit.

At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.

At the Asian Power Summit 2025, our Director Harika G. led a session on Asia’s evolving energy mix.

Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.

Singapore Business Review featured Karambir Anand on Singapore’s expanding solar capacity and energy challenges.

Publications

Digital Health Innovation and Telemedicine 2.0

Digital Health Transformation and Telemedicine 2.0 in Thailand

Thailand’s healthcare system is highly advanced, supported by strong public funding and a growing private sector. Digital health adoption (such as telemedicine, EHRs, and mobile health) is improving efficiency, access, and continuity of care, positioning the sector for sustained growth and innovation.

Electric Vehicle Development and Deployment in Thailand_ Moving Towards an Acceleration of EV Adoption

Electric Vehicle Development and Deployment in Thailand: Moving Towards an Acceleration of EV Adoption

Thailand aims to become an ASEAN EV hub, supported by policy targets and early sales growth. While HEVs and PHEVs still dominate, BEV adoption is rising alongside charging infrastructure expansion. Progress will depend on lowering ownership costs, scaling nationwide charging, and ecosystem collaboration.

The Future of Smart Hospitals in Thailand

The Future of Smart Hospitals in Thailand

Thailand’s hospitals face mounting pressure from aging demographics, rising costs, and workforce constraints. Digital transformation is enabling the shift toward smart hospitals that integrate technology, processes, and people. Stronger interoperability and public–private collaboration will be key to scaling patient-centric care.

What You Need to Know Before Investing in Thailand

What You Need to Know Before Investing in Thailand

Thailand’s 2019 election restored electoral politics under a coalition government led by Prime Minister Prayut. While political uncertainty persists, economic fundamentals remain resilient. Business sentiment expects continuity in policies such as Thailand 4.0 and the EEC, supporting investment throughout coalition risks.

Meet Our Experts

Establish industry dominance with our experts and partners

Yuki Ishida

Yuki Ishida

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Region Coverage:

Asia, North America

Past Experience:

Goldman Sachs

Pilar Dieter

Pilar Dieter

Managing Partner

Nationality: American

Region Coverage:

Asia, North America

Past Experience:

Alaris Consulting

Shingo Kasumoto

Shingo Kasumoto

Managing Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Region Coverage:

Asia

Past Experience:

P&G

Leon Cheng

Leon Cheng

Partner

Nationality: Chinese

Region Coverage:

Asia, North America, South America

Past Experience:

EAC, DHL

Gary Murakami

Gary Murakami

Partner

Nationality: Japanese

Region Coverage:

Asia

Past Experience:

Deloitte, Merrill Lynch

Jatin Gulati

Jatin Gulati

Partner

Nationality: Indian

Region Coverage:

Asia

Past Experience:

McKinsey & Company, Accenture Strategy

laurt fihey

Laurent Fihey

Partner

Nationality: French

Region Coverage:

Europe, Asia, Middle East, Africa, North America, South America

Past Experience:

Arthur Andersen, Advancy

nuttapan meethong

Nuttapan Meethong

Director

Nationality: Thai

Region Coverage:

Asia

Past Experience:

KPMG Thailand

Talk to Our Smart City Experts

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