NACC Investigates Allegations Surrounding TH-AI Passport Project

On August 20, 2026, the Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Surapong Inthathaworn, confirmed that the agency is actively investigating the TH-AI Passport project. This inquiry follows a formal complaint filed by Warong Dechgitvigrom, a party-list MP and leader of the Thai Pakdee Party, who requested a probe into the Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Chaiychanok Chidchob, regarding potential irregularities in the project's procurement process.

The allegations center on whether the project specifications were intentionally restricted to favor specific private companies. While the government intends to proceed with the project launch scheduled for August 31, 2026, the NACC has emphasized that it is maintaining strict oversight. Secretary-General Surapong stated that the NACC is employing both proactive and reactive measures, including on-site monitoring by investigators, to ensure transparency and prevent potential corruption.

For residents and travelers, this investigation highlights ongoing scrutiny of government digital infrastructure projects. While the NACC maintains that the government is authorized to continue its operations during the review, the final outcome of the investigation remains pending. The NACC has clarified that its role is to conduct the audit, while the execution of the project remains under the purview of the government. Further developments will depend on the findings of the NACC’s ongoing inquiry.