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Chaichanok faces TH-AI subpoena

The House budget monitoring committee may compel Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to testify over the TH-AI Passport project after he failed to appear before the panel for a fourth time.

Thailand veers from EU model on digital platform law

Thailand veers from EU model on digital platform law

Thailand is revising its draft of the Digital Platform Economy Act after concluding the European Union's regulatory model is too stringent for the country's digital economy.

PM wants default child safety settings

PM wants default child safety settings

Thailand will push for child protection settings to be enabled by default on new digital devices, aiming to shield young users from harmful online content without any parental setup required.

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Classes suspended by shooting rampage to resume online from Aug 18

Debsirin Nonthaburi School classes that were suspended following a fatal shooting rampage on Aug 7 have been ordered to resume from Aug 18 but are to remain online until the end of the month.

State services to adopt stricter login system

The government is set to implement a multi-factor authentication (MFA) login method for all government services, an approach that will be tabled for cabinet approval today in order to combat a massive data leak that has compromised over 200 million login credentials nationwide, including vulnerabilities in 30,000 state systems.

Govt eyes stronger cyber defences as data leaks raise alarm

Government agencies will consider adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) and resetting passwords following data leaks that exposed sensitive information from at least 20 state agencies.

TH-AI Passport launch clears final hurdle

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society expects to launch the TH-AI Passport programme by Sept 1, after the Office of the Attorney General cleared the final legal hurdle for the nationwide AI initiative.

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DES minister says building trust key to creating AI hub

DES minister says building trust key to creating AI hub

Thailand is betting on trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) to become an AI hub in Southeast Asia by placing governance, infrastructure and talent at the heart of its national strategy.

Thai team touts AI hub ambitions during China visit

Thai team touts AI hub ambitions during China visit

Thailand is stepping up efforts to establish itself as Southeast Asia's artificial intelligence (AI) hub after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Digital Economy and Society (DE) Minister Chaichanok Chidchob held high-level talks with China's Huawei Technologies on expanding cooperation in AI infrastructure, next-generation data centres and digital talent development.

The high cost of a reshuffle

The high cost of a reshuffle

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s insistence that there will be no cabinet reshuffle any time soon reflects more than confidence in his ministers. It also underscores the political reality that his room for manoeuvre is far narrower than many observers assume.

Govt stability hinges on performance

Govt stability hinges on performance

When the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition came to power after February's election, believed to be backed by Thailand's conservative establishment, it appeared to herald an unusually stable period after two decades of political volatility and turmoil. But less than four months into its four-year term, the government appears shaky and unable…

Digital economy minister defends 33% budget increase

Digital economy minister defends 33% budget increase

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has defended the ministry’s proposed 33.2% budget increase for fiscal 2027, saying the funding will accelerate digital transformation, strengthen government cloud infrastructure and enhance disaster preparedness.

New panel to oversee e-commerce charges

New panel to oversee e-commerce charges

The Trade Competition Commission of Thailand (TCCT) plans to establish a subcommittee to supervise e-commerce platforms' commission fee practices.

New AI legislation set to be completed in coming months

New AI legislation set to be completed in coming months

Thailand aims to finalise a draft of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act in this fiscal year, with a focus on balancing the promotion of AI adoption and strict regulation.

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The Chadchart advantage

As Bangkok heads towards the gubernatorial election on June 28, the race appears increasingly tilted in favour of former governor Chadchart Sittipunt, while the People’s Party (PP) candidate, Chaiwat Sathawornwichit, has struggled to convert his party’s electoral strength into support for his City Hall bid.

Government presses ahead with fraught AI plan

The determination of rookie politician Chaichanok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), to push ahead with the TH-AI Passport scheme by granting premium AI access to five million Thais with a budget of 1.6 billion baht has backfired, turning the initiative into a new political flashpoint for the…

Suspicions about AI Passport mount

People’s Party says even more damning evidence could surface in future censure debate

TH-AI Passport risks BJT fallout

Amid growing concerns over alleged irregularities, the TH-AI Passport project, the brainchild of Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob, has triggered a wave of criticism and left the Bhumjaithai-led government politically exposed.

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Chaichanok to face grilling

The opposition will join the House legal affairs committee next week to summon Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob to explain the controversial 1.6-billion-baht TH-AI Passport project, warning that it will seek an anti-graft investigation if the scheme proceeds.

Ministry backs down in B1.6bn AI controversy

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry says it plans to negotiate with the TH-AI Passport project provider to adjust contract details regarding the pay-per-use concept, in an effort to tamp down public criticism and ensure optimal benefits.

BJT threatens action over land row

The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has vowed legal action against anyone spreading false information about the Khao Kradong land dispute, accusing critics of politically motivated attacks on the party and its leaders.

New flak for govt AI scheme

The government is pressing ahead with gathering public input on the controversial TH-AI Passport project amid criticism that the move is an attempt to "whitewash" the scheme.

AI Passport project to be reviewed

DES minister Chaichanok says feedback will be used to improve B1.6-billion scheme

New plan to boost Thais' AI awareness

The proposed TH-AI Passport project has become one of the most debated digital policy initiatives in recent years. Framed as a national investment in human capital and artificial intelligence capability, the scheme has drawn scrutiny over its scale, procurement process and value for money.

Minister vows to press ahead with AI-for-all scheme

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob is defending the government’s TH-AI Passport initiative, insisting the 1.6-billion-baht project is a transparent and cost-effective investment aimed at preventing Thailand from falling behind in the global artificial intelligence race.

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