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Parliamentary Committee Demands Answers on TH-AI Passport Project
The House Committee on Budget Monitoring is seeking clarification from Chaiyanok regarding the TH-AI Passport project after he failed to attend four scheduled hearings.
On August 13, 2026, Rakchanok Srinok, a list MP from the People's Party and chair of the House Committee on Budget Monitoring, announced plans to invoke the Act on the Power to Summon to compel Chaiyanok to testify. This move follows his absence from four consecutive committee meetings regarding the 'TH-AI Passport' project.
Rakchanok stated that the committee is prioritizing this project as registration is expected to open soon. The committee is currently investigating the contract between the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and the project's contractors. A primary concern involves the procurement process, specifically whether the bidding companies disclosed the manufacturers of the digital screens intended for the project. The committee has raised concerns that the project's promotional strategy might have been designed to favor specific vendors.
For residents and travelers, this development is significant as the TH-AI Passport project is expected to impact digital identification and travel documentation processes. While the committee seeks transparency regarding budget management and potential procurement irregularities, the project's official launch date and the specific technical requirements for users remain to be confirmed. Rakchanok emphasized that the committee requires direct testimony to address public concerns about the project's integrity and to ensure that taxpayer funds are managed appropriately.