People's Party to seek NACC probe into TH-AI Passport

Khaosod•Politics•19h ago

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People's Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut announced the party is drafting a request for the NACC to investigate irregularities in the TH-AI Passport project.

•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated on July 20, 2026, that the People's Party is drafting a request for the NACC to probe the TH-AI Passport project.
•The People's Party alleges the TH-AI Passport project involves irregular procurement and specification reductions.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut addressed internal party tensions following social media posts by Pavut Pongvidhyaphanu and Rakchanok Srinok.

Overview

•On July 20, 2026, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gave an interview at Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20.
•The People's Party is currently drafting a request for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the TH-AI Passport project.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut stated that the NACC can conduct deep investigations according to the law even without a formal request.
•The People's Party identifies the issue with the TH-AI Passport project as irregular procurement and the reduction of specifications.
•Pavut Pongvidhyaphanu posted messages appearing to support the TH-AI Passport project, leading to observations about a possible case exchange.
•Rakchanok Srinok posted a message criticizing Pavut Pongvidhyaphanu using strong language.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut described the difference in opinion between Rakchanok Srinok and Pavut Pongvidhyaphanu as a normal occurrence in working together.
•Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut indicated the People's Party will make a further announcement once the request to the NACC is clear.

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Key Entities

Person

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut(ณัฐพงษ์ เรืองปัญญาวุฒิ)ℹ️

List MP and leader of the People's Party.

Pavut Pongvidhyaphanu(ภาวุธ พงษ์วิทยภานุ)

List MP of the People's Party who posted messages appearing to support the TH-AI Passport project.

Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

List MP of the People's Party who posted a critical message regarding Pavut Pongvidhyaphanu.

Organization

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

A political party whose leader is Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut.

National Anti-Corruption Commission(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)

The agency the People's Party is drafting a request for to investigate the TH-AI Passport project.

Policy

TH-AI Passport

A project facing allegations of irregular procurement and specification reductions.

Place

Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20(โรงแรมโนโวเทล กรุงเทพฯ สุขุมวิท 20)

The location where Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut gave an interview on July 20, 2026.