No serious observer disputes that Thailand must embrace artificial intelligence. AI is transforming economies, industries and labour markets around the world. The question is not whether the country should invest in AI, but whether the TH-AI Passport scheme represents the right investment.
The Anutin 2.0 government recently promoted the 1.6-billion-baht project as a means to expand access to premium AI tools and equip 5 million Thais with digital skills. Yet the scheme has drawn criticism from AI specialists, technology professionals and academics. Their concerns deserve to be heard.
