The Phuket Tinicon Valley project has once again put Phuket on the map by winning the Smart City Award in the category of "Modern New City", along with receiving the "Smart City Symbol of Thailand" at the Thailand Smart City Expo 2025. This event celebrates the achievements in advancing smart cities across the country, making this award a significant milestone in reinforcing the commitment to develop Phuket into a "livable, modern, and sustainable city".

During the event, Mr. Montavee Hongyok, CEO of Phuket Piwat Co., Ltd., represented the project to accept the award and served as a keynote speaker discussing the Phuket Tinicon Valley project.

Vision for a Future City

The development of the Tinicon Valley project stems from the idea of transforming Phuket from a 'tourist city' into a 'global innovation and service economy hub'. While tourism generates significant income for Phuket, it also leads to congestion due to the island's limited space, resulting in issues such as water shortages and waste management problems. Therefore, there is a need to adapt by welcoming new industries such as digital, technology, health, and education to create diverse, high-value income sources that do not solely depend on tourist numbers. This will lead to economic stability and sustainably improve the quality of life for local residents, which is the foundation for developing the Tinicon Valley project to create a community of the future and bring new industries and opportunities to Phuket.

3 Driving Zones of Tinicon Valley

The Tinicon Valley project is divided into three main zones:

Zone A: Innovation and Edutainment Hub

This zone is designated as the Innovation and Edutainment Hub due to its proximity to Central Floresta and Central Festival malls, with plans to develop universities and international schools in the area, making it an ideal lifestyle point for residents and a knowledge hub for everyone.

Zone B: Lifestyle Workplace and Convention Center

This area is crucial for attracting high-quality personnel, businesspeople, and Digital Nomads to work and live harmoniously, enhancing the Smart Economy and Smart People. It will also feature a large Convention Center for hosting international conferences (MICE) and events, truly elevating Phuket's status as a global innovation and economic center.

Zone C: Natural Outdoor Space

The project includes over 50% green space, which is preserved to maintain a large area of greenery that balances nature, enhances carbon absorption, and improves air quality for the city's sustainability. Additionally, it serves as a primary relaxation area, promoting good health and well-being for residents and visitors alike.

Emphasizing 'Quality of Life'

The Tinicon Valley project prioritizes living and lifestyle, utilizing the EIU Global Livability Index, which measures the livability of cities worldwide, focusing on development in five areas:

Stability – Emphasizing safety in daily life.

Healthcare – Ensuring access to medical care and healthcare facilities.

Culture & Environment – Promoting access to green spaces and cultural enrichment.

Education – Focusing on quality education.

Infrastructure – Providing efficient infrastructure.

7 Smart Dimensions Leading to Award Success

The Phuket Tinicon Valley project has been notably recognized for integrating technology and innovation to elevate the city, excelling in 7 Smart Dimensions:

  1. ✅ Smart Environment: Focused on sustainable resource management, particularly water management, water recycling, and efficient waste management systems, including a waste collection tracking system.
  2. ✅ Smart Energy: Developing infrastructure to support energy transitions, especially preparing for the future use of electric vehicles (EVs).
  3. ✅ Smart Economy: Supporting the creation of a strong Business Ecosystem and promoting investment and innovation within the project.
  4. ✅ Smart Governance: Developing digital systems to manage and address public complaints effectively.
  5. ✅ Smart Mobility: Enhancing travel convenience by introducing new transport services, such as electric taxi and bus services.
  6. ✅ Smart Living: Improving daily convenience and safety through smart parking management systems, basic healthcare systems, and security measures, with CCTV connected to a Command Center for quick response to incidents.
  7. ✅ Smart People: Focusing on human capital development by supporting upskill and reskill initiatives to enhance the potential and capabilities of local residents.

Receiving the Smart New City Award emphasizes that Phuket Tinicon Valley is not just a real estate development project but a model for creating a community of the future that harmoniously integrates technology with nature and the well-being of its residents. It aims to bring new industries and opportunities to Phuket, preparing the province and its people for a new era that does not rely solely on tourism income as in the past, ensuring that Phuket can sustainably grow into a world-class livable city where all citizens have access to opportunities and a better quality of life.