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The Latest Breaking News from DES

AI-for-all project delayed pending review

The government's TH-AI Passport project is unlikely to be launched by the end of July as expected, pending a complete review of the amended contract by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG).

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Quantum tech roadmap effort starts to accelerate

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to accelerate the development of the national quantum technology roadmap, aiming to leverage advanced supercomputing capabilities to support public services.

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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.

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Digital platform bill 'ready' for review

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is pushing ahead with the government's digital platform economy bill, which aims to regulate digital service providers, strengthen consumer protection and promote fair competition in online markets.

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Second phase of AI project is shelved

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has shelved the second phase of its ambitious TH-AI Passport project, calling it a "strategic internal decision" to evaluate demand and the first phase.

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Thailand Post widens Tang Rat's digital scope

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to integrate two of Thailand Post's digital platforms into the government's Tang Rat super app, aiming to expand online public services and strengthen domestic e-commerce.

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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.

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Illegal World Cup streamers blocked

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has stepped up efforts to combat illegal streaming and online gambling platforms during the World Cup, forging closer cooperation with rights holder Monomax to accelerate the removal of infringing content and illicit websites.

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DES blocks over 13,000 gambling sites

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has blocked more than 13,000 online gambling links and websites during the first 18 days of the 2026 World Cup campaign as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal betting.

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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…

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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.

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TH-AI Passport public hearing 'not a whitewash'

Patchara Anuntasilpa, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES), has dismissed claims that the public hearing on the TH-AI Passport project was intended to "whitewash" the initiative.

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Make big firms do more

The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC), a consumer watchdog, deserves a big round of applause for launching civil lawsuits against social media giants and commercial banks accused of allowing scammers to exploit local consumers.

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Senator grills DES over AI scheme

Senator Nantana Nantavaropas on Monday grilled the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) over the B1.6bn TH-AI Passport project during a parliamentary session, questioning its transparency and stated benefits.

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Public to be consulted on AI project

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) will hold a public consultation to gather opinions on its TH-AI Passport project, which is facing growing scrutiny from the public and opposition parties.

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Authorities speed up work to help victims of scams

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) said agencies are accelerating preparations for a new compensation mechanism for victims of online scams, with a ministerial regulation due to take effect on Aug 12.

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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.

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Second phase of AI Passport project in pipeline

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) plans to move ahead with development of the second phase of the TH-AI Passport project at a cost of 900 million baht, despite ongoing criticism of the first phase.

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NT picked to spearhead 6 digital infrastructure projects

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has assigned state telecom enterprise National Telecom (NT) to steer six projects that aim to strengthen Thailand's digital infrastructure.

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"The album careens so quickly between clever and stupid that I'm surprised it hasn't become a cult classic." A story of flick-knives, tyre-irons, and Desmond Child's little-remembered 'gang rock' phase

Before he was churning out megahits with Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and Kiss, Desmond Child was the cornball king of streetfighting anthems

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Love Island star says cancer-linked pregnancy drug has impacted his health

Maxwell Samuda’s grandmother is believed to have taken diethylstilbestrol, known as DES, more than 50 years ago.

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'The dream has come true': Standard model of cosmology holds up in massive 6-year study of the universe — with one big caveat

The six-year Dark Energy Survey has released its full results, showing that two leading models of cosmology are equally valid — but both fail to explain one key observation.

Space

Scientists just got the clearest picture of the dark universe yet: 'Now the dream has come true'

"These results from the Dark Energy Survey shine new light on our understanding of the universe and its expansion."

Space

This is the largest-ever galaxy cluster catalog. Could it reveal clues about the dark universe?

Astronomers have unveiled a new catalog of massive galaxy clusters, revealing new insight on the evolution of the universe.

Evening Standard

Last Falklands era warship given ‘respectful farewell’ as it heads to scrapyard

Type 82 destroyer HMS Bristol was decommissioned nearly five years ago.

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