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Academic Examines ChatGPT’s Status as a Digital Platform in Thailand
Assistant Professor Dr. Peerapat Choksuwattanasakul of Chulalongkorn University has publicly analyzed whether ChatGPT qualifies as a 'digital platform' under Thai law.
According to a report by Thai Post on September 8, 2026, Assistant Professor Dr. Peerapat Choksuwattanasakul, a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Chulalongkorn University, has initiated a public discussion regarding the legal classification of ChatGPT. Dr. Peerapat, known as 'Ajarn Yok,' provided a detailed analysis questioning whether the AI tool should be categorized as a 'digital platform' within the Thai regulatory framework.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this discussion is significant as it highlights the ongoing efforts by Thai academics to address the rapid integration of artificial intelligence into daily life. As AI tools become more prevalent in business and personal communication, understanding how these services are classified could eventually influence how they are regulated, taxed, or monitored by local authorities.
It is important to note that this analysis remains an academic perspective. Dr. Peerapat has offered suggestions for the oversight of such technologies, but these proposals do not currently represent enacted government policy or official legal changes. Whether ChatGPT or similar generative AI services will be formally designated as digital platforms by the Thai government remains to be confirmed. Observers are watching to see if these academic recommendations will influence future legislative discussions regarding digital service providers in the country.