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Academic Proposes AI-Driven Reform to Streamline Thai Bureaucracy
Associate Professor Dr. Teepakorn has called for a 15% reduction in the civil service workforce, suggesting AI integration to create a more efficient government.
During a seminar titled 'Firming Thailand?' organized by Social Asks TU Acts, Associate Professor Dr. Teepakorn highlighted concerns regarding the national fiscal situation. According to a report by Prachachat Business, the academic warned that personnel expenditures are approaching 40% of the national budget, a trend he argues is unsustainable given Thailand's aging society.
Dr. Teepakorn proposed a 'major surgery' for the public sector, advocating for a 15% reduction in the number of civil servants. He suggested that by leveraging Artificial Intelligence and data-driven systems, the government could transition into a 'small but powerful' entity. The core objective of this proposal is to modernize administrative processes and alleviate the financial burden on the state.
For residents and expatriates, this proposal reflects ongoing discussions about the future of public services in Thailand. While the integration of AI could potentially lead to faster digital government services and improved efficiency, the actual implementation of such a significant workforce reduction remains a theoretical proposal at this stage. It is currently unclear whether the government will adopt these recommendations or how such a transition would impact the availability of in-person public services. Observers should note that this remains an academic suggestion rather than an enacted policy change.