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Thai Resident Discovers Unexplained Criminal Record via 'Thang Rat' App
A Sisaket business owner was shocked to find an erroneous criminal record for illegal alcohol sales linked to her name on the government's digital platform.
On August 25, 2026, Khaosod Online reported that a 45-year-old woman from Sisaket province, identified as Ms. Natthalata, discovered a criminal record attached to her name while using the government-issued 'Thang Rat' application. The digital record alleged that she had been arrested on March 11, 2023, for selling alcohol outside of permitted hours.
Ms. Natthalata, who operates a skincare clinic, stated she was unaware of any such legal proceedings. Upon visiting the Uthumphon Phisai Police Station to investigate, she reportedly found an official case file and arrest record, yet noted that the documents lacked her signature. She initially suspected a system error within the application, but the presence of physical documentation at the police station has raised concerns regarding the accuracy of the data.
For residents and long-term visitors in Thailand, this incident highlights the importance of periodically verifying personal information stored in government digital systems. While the 'Thang Rat' app is designed to provide transparency, this case underscores potential discrepancies between digital records and actual legal history. It remains to be confirmed how such an entry was created without the individual's knowledge or signature, and whether this is an isolated administrative error or a broader issue within the national database. Authorities have yet to provide a definitive explanation for the discrepancy.