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TH-AI Passport Project Moves Forward Despite Scrutiny

TH-AI Passport Project Moves Forward Despite Scrutiny

Thairath•Politics•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chai-Channok affirms the TH-AI Passport project will continue as planned, despite calls for a delay pending investigations by the State Audit Office and the NACC, emphasizing the project's goal to boost AI adoption among Thais.

  • •Digital Economy and Society Minister Chai-Channok confirmed the TH-AI Passport project will proceed without delay.
  • •The project faces scrutiny from the State Audit Office and the NACC, who have requested a pause for transparency.
  • •Minister Chai-Channok stated the project aims to equalize AI access for Thais compared to neighboring countries, citing low current adoption rates.
  • •The project targets individuals aged 18-23, particularly first-time jobbers and those currently in the workforce, to enhance their skills using AI.

Overview

  • •Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE) Chai-Channok stated that the TH-AI Passport project will proceed without delay.
  • •The Minister is concerned that the project will not be widely adopted and that people will not use it, rather than being stressed about investigations.
  • •The project is being reviewed by the State Audit Office and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) at the request of the opposition, who seek transparency.
  • •Chai-Channok asserts that the goal of the TH-AI Passport project is to support Thai people in accessing AI equally with neighboring countries.
  • •Global AI Adoption data from 2024 indicates Thai labor has only about 10% AI access, compared to Vietnam (23%) and Singapore (69%), with a global average of over 16%.
  • •The project is scheduled for launch in June, and the Minister noted its importance for enhancing economic productivity.
  • •The project aims to improve AI usage among Thai workers, particularly the 18-23 age group, first-time jobbers, and those in the current labor market, to increase their work potential.
  • •The Minister delegated the explanation regarding the winning private sector bidder, who has a history of winning government projects, to the Ministry of DE officials.

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Key Quotes

Chai-Channok
"Personally, I am not stressed about being investigated, but I am stressed because I fear the project will not be widespread and people will not use it more."
ส่วนตัวผมไม่มีความเครียดที่ถูกตรวจสอบในเรื่องนี้ แต่เครียดเพราะกลัวว่าโครงการจะไม่แพร่หลาย กลัวคนไม่ได้ใช้งานมากกว่า
Chai-Channok
"This project aims to support Thai people accessing AI equally with neighboring countries."
โครงการนี้ต้องการหนุนให้คนไทยเข้าถึง AI เท่าเทียมประเทศเพื่อนบ้าน

Key Entities

Person

Chai-Channok(ไชยชนก)ℹ️
Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DE) of Thailand, confirming the continuation of the TH-AI Passport project.

Organization

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society(กระทรวงดีอี)ℹ️
The governmental ministry responsible for oversight and communication regarding the TH-AI Passport project.
State Audit Office(สำนักงานตรวจเงินแผ่นดิน)ℹ️
An independent governmental organization tasked with scrutinizing the transparency and legality of public projects, including the TH-AI Passport.
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)(คณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
A governmental body responsible for investigating corruption cases, which is reviewing the TH-AI Passport project.