Politics
Democrat Party MP Faces Lawsuit Over TH-AI Passport Project Inquiry
Opposition MP Kande Leophairat is being sued by contractors involved in the TH-AI Passport project after raising public questions about the initiative.
On August 30, 2026, Kande Leophairat, a list-MP and deputy leader of the Democrat Party, addressed the media regarding a lawsuit filed against her by contractors associated with the TH-AI Passport project. The legal action follows social media posts in which Kande questioned the project's transparency. She expressed concern that the lawsuit might be a strategic attempt to silence her oversight role, noting that her original posts did not name specific companies but rather raised questions based on academic and ethical principles.
Kande stated that she had previously submitted an open letter regarding these concerns to the Minister of Digital Economy and Society on July 27, 2026. She maintains that her actions are intended to protect public tax revenue and fulfill her duties as an opposition politician, rather than serving personal interests.
For residents and travelers, this development highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding government digital infrastructure projects. While the TH-AI Passport project is a matter of public administration, the legal dispute underscores the tension between political oversight and private contractors. It remains to be confirmed how the court will rule on the lawsuit and whether further investigations into the project’s procurement or operational processes will be initiated by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.