Politics
Opposition MP Files Complaint Over TH-AI Passport Project Transparency
Move Forward Party MP Rukchanok Srinork has submitted evidence to the NACC alleging irregularities in the TH-AI Passport project, targeting the Minister of Digital Economy and Society.
On September 1, 2026, Rukchanok Srinork, a list MP from the People's Party, formally submitted a complaint to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) regarding the TH-AI Passport project. Accompanied by budget committee advisor Teerachart Kortrakul, she requested an investigation into potential bid-rigging and specification locking within the initiative.
The complaint names several high-ranking officials, including Chaiyanok Chidchob, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society (DES), the Permanent Secretary of the DES, the Secretary-General of the Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission, and members of the Terms of Reference (TOR) drafting committee. Rukchanok alleged that the project lacks transparency and questioned the necessity of proceeding with a second phase, noting that active user participation currently remains below 10%.
For residents and travelers, this development highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the digitalization of government services and identity verification systems in Thailand. While the MP claims to possess further evidence and intends to raise the issue during a no-confidence debate, the allegations are currently under review by the NACC. No findings of wrongdoing have been established at this stage, and the project remains subject to the official investigative process. Stakeholders should monitor official government announcements for any potential impacts on the continuity or implementation of the passport system.