Government’s 1.62-Billion-Baht AI Programm Draws Procurement Questions

Thailand’s proposed TH-AI Passport initiative is facing criticism over its budget, bidding requirements and ability to deliver measurable results. The programme would provide five million residents aged 15 and older with free access to selected artificial intelligence tools and digital training for one year. The Digital Economy and Society Ministry says the 1.62-billion-baht budget would cover licences from several providers and the creation of a nationwide platform. Opposition figures argue that elements of the project’s terms of reference could favour major corporations and potentially give certain service providers an advantage. Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob maintains that the project is lawful, consistent with government policy and will proceed as planned.