Rakchanok petitions NACC over TH-AI Passport collusion

Matichon•Politics•19d ago

Reader Briefing

MP Rakchanok Srinok submitted evidence to the NACC requesting an investigation into the TH-AI Passport project for suspected corruption and bid rigging.

•Rakchanok Srinok and Theerachat Kotrakul filed a complaint with the NACC on September 1.
•The complaint targets the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society's TH-AI Passport project regarding a potential 1.6 billion baht budget issue.
•Allegations include unfair TOR specifications and links between the winning private company and media owners.
•The project saw approximately 1.3 million registrations and 100,000 actual users as of August 31, 2026.

Overview

•Rakchanok Srinok submitted a petition and evidence to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on September 1 to investigate the TH-AI Passport project.
•Rakchanok Srinok alleges that the TOR specified billboard and screen requirements that only a few operators could meet, suggesting bid rigging.
•Rakchanok Srinok accused Chaiyanok Chidchob of neglecting duty by not stopping the project despite evident irregularities.
•According to data from August 31, 2026, the TH-AI Passport project has approximately 1.3 million registered users but only 100,000 active users.
•The project's payment model was initially a lump sum of approximately 1.6 billion baht before being changed to a pay-per-use system.
•Theerachat Kotrakul noted that while the project claimed to have over 10 AI providers, evidence showed a license from only Google Thailand.
•The Committee to Study Budget Management will meet again on September 10 to consider the TH-AI Passport project.
•Rakchanok Srinok intends to submit a report to the Central Investigation Bureau in addition to the NACC.

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Key Quotes

Rakchanok Srinok

"At the final destination, if the case concludes, I want to see people go to prison."

ปลายทางสุดท้ายแล้ว ถ้าคดีสิ้นสุด ดิฉันก็อยากเห็นคนติดคุก

Key Entities

Person

Rakchanok Srinok(รักชนก ศรีนอก)

A list MP from the People's Party who petitioned the NACC regarding the TH-AI Passport project.

Theerachat Kotrakul(ธีระชาติ ก่อตระกูล)

An advisor to the House of Representatives committee studying budget administration.

Chaiyanok Chidchob(ไชยชนก ชิดชอบ)

The Minister of Digital Economy and Society accused of neglecting his duties.

Pachara Anantasilp(พชร อนันตศิลป์)

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.

Wethang Puangsup(เวทางค์ พ่วงทรัพย์)

The Secretary-General of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission.

Teerawut Thongphak(ธีรวุฒิ ธงภักดิ์)

The Chairman of the Terms of Reference (TOR) drafting committee for the project.

Warong Dechwikrom(วรงค์ เดชวิกรม)

An individual who had previously filed a complaint about the project to the NACC.

Saksayam Chidchob(ศักดิ์สยาม ชิดชอบ)ℹ️

Former Minister of Transport mentioned by Rakchanok Srinok in the context of NACC case handling.

Organization

National Anti-Corruption Commission(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)

The agency petitioned to investigate and prosecute the TH-AI Passport project.

People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)

The political party of Rakchanok Srinok that has continuously raised concerns about the TH-AI Passport project.

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for the TH-AI Passport project.

Google Thailand(Google ประเทศไทย)

The only AI provider found to have a license in the project documents according to Theerachat Kotrakul.

Central Investigation Bureau(ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง)ℹ️

The law enforcement agency where Rakchanok Srinok plans to file a complaint.

Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️

The party whose members are cited as influencing the quorum of the budget committee regarding Chaiyanok Chidchob.

Policy

TH-AI Passport

A digital project under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society accused of corruption and bid rigging.