Chaichanok addresses TH-AI Passport errors and user statistics

Matichon•Politics•6d ago

Reader Briefing

Minister Chaichanok Chidchob clarified that inaccurate results from the TH-AI Passport platform stem from using inappropriate AI models rather than platform defects.

•Chaichanok Chidchob addressed TH-AI Passport user statistics and performance issues on September 3 at the Parliament.
•The TH-AI Passport platform utilizes private sector AI models instead of creating a government-owned model.
•Current registration for the platform exceeds 1,300,000 people, with approximately 500,000 active users.
•Internet costs remain a primary barrier for students and teachers in accessing the technology.

Overview

•On September 3 at 12:00 PM, Chaichanok Chidchob spoke at the Parliament regarding the TH-AI Passport platform.
•Chaichanok Chidchob stated that the platform has over 1,300,000 total registrations and approximately 500,000 users.
•Chaichanok Chidchob denied allegations of fabricating user numbers, asserting that all data is verifiable.
•Chaichanok Chidchob explained that inaccurate AI results occur when users apply the wrong type of model for their specific task.
•Chaichanok Chidchob noted that the government uses private AI models like GPT, Gemini, and Grok because creating a superior Thai model is very difficult.
•Chaichanok Chidchob observed that registration is concentrated in cities, highlighting a digital divide regarding internet costs for disadvantaged groups.
•Chaichanok Chidchob coordinated with Yoschanan Wongsawad to drive the project forward through the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
•Chaichanok Chidchob instructed the team to set the highest-tier AI models as the default for users.

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Key Entities

Person

Chaichanok Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

Minister of Digital Economy and Society.

Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

List MP of the People's Party.

Yoschanan Wongsawad(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Organization

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The ministry led by Chaichanok Chidchob.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Rakchanok Srinok.

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

The ministry led by Yoschanan Wongsawad.

Place

Parliament(รัฐสภา)ℹ️

The location where Chaichanok Chidchob gave his statements on September 3.

Policy

TH-AI Passport

A government platform providing access to various private AI models to reduce inequality.