Chaichanok rejects AI PASSPORT spec-locking allegations

Khaosod•Politics•22d ago

Reader Briefing

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob denies wrongdoing regarding the TH-AI PASSPORT project following a complaint filed by Rakchanok Srinok.

•Minister Chaichanok Chidchob addressed a complaint filed by MP Rakchanok Srinok to the NACC regarding spec-locking in the TH-AI PASSPORT project.
•The statement was made on September 1, 2026, at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus, Songkhla Province.
•Chaichanok Chidchob maintains that the TH-AI PASSPORT project is superior to free AI alternatives due to fewer token limitations.

Overview

•MP Rakchanok Srinok submitted a complaint and evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to take action against Chaichanok Chidchob and executives of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society over alleged spec-locking in the TH-AI PASSPORT project.
•Chaichanok Chidchob stated that Chaichanok Chidchob is not worried about the complaint because no laws were broken.
•Chaichanok Chidchob expressed readiness to provide facts and participate in any official clarification process required by the NACC.
•Regarding the challenge for the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society to file a lawsuit, Chaichanok Chidchob stated there is no necessity to do so as officials performed their duties within the legal framework.
•Chaichanok Chidchob explained that Chaichanok Chidchob did not register for the project to save the maximum number of professional-tier rights for citizens with genuine needs.
•Chaichanok Chidchob argued that TH-AI PASSPORT is better than free versions because free versions have significant limitations regarding tokens and the volume of questions.
•Chaichanok Chidchob viewed the political attacks on TH-AI PASSPORT as an opportunity to increase public awareness and encourage citizens to test the project.

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Key Entities

Person

Chaichanok Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

Minister of Digital Economy and Society.

Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

MP of the People's Party who filed a complaint with the NACC.

Organization

National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ (ป.ป.ช.))

The body receiving the complaint regarding the TH-AI PASSPORT project.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดีอี)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the TH-AI PASSPORT project.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Rakchanok Srinok.

Place

Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus(มหาวิทยาลัยสงขลานครินทร์ วิทยาเขตหาดใหญ่)

The location where Chaichanok Chidchob gave the statement.

Songkhla Province(จ.สงขลา)ℹ️

The province where the statement was made.

Policy

TH-AI PASSPORT

A project overseen by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society accused of spec-locking.