Parliamentary Committee Questions Progress of TH-AI Passport Project

According to a report by Thai Post on August 13, 2026, Rakchanok Srinok, chair of the House Committee on Budgetary Management, has expressed frustration over the lack of cooperation from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) regarding the 'TH-AI Passport' project.

Rakchanok stated that the committee has attempted to summon relevant officials for clarification on four separate occasions. Despite these efforts, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Chaichanok Chidchob, has reportedly avoided providing direct explanations. Furthermore, the committee noted that the Ministry failed to send the Permanent Secretary or any inspectors to represent the agency during the most recent inquiry.

For residents and travelers, this development highlights ongoing administrative uncertainty surrounding the TH-AI Passport initiative. While the project is intended to impact digital identification or travel-related services, the lack of parliamentary oversight and ministerial attendance suggests that the project's timeline and operational status remain unclear.

It remains to be confirmed whether the Ministry will provide the requested documentation or if the committee will escalate its oversight efforts. As of now, the specific details regarding the project's implementation and its potential impact on public services are pending further clarification from the government.