Thailand Expands 'TH-AI Passport' Initiative to AiPASS 2.0
The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has launched the second phase of its AI training program, aiming for 3 million registrations and partnering with Google to provide 500,000 Gemini Enterprise licenses.
On October 9, 2026, the Thai Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) announced the transition of the 'TH-AI Passport' initiative into its second phase, rebranded as 'AiPASS 2.0.' According to Permanent Secretary Phachara Anantasilp, the program has already attracted over 1.57 million participants. The government has now set an ambitious target to reach 3 million registrations within the next three months.
As part of this expansion, the MDES is collaborating with Google to offer 500,000 licenses for Gemini Enterprise, a move intended to provide advanced AI tools to the Thai workforce. The program features a structured three-tier skill development path, designed to guide participants from foundational AI literacy to professional-level proficiency.
For residents and professionals in Thailand, this initiative represents a significant push toward digital upskilling, potentially increasing access to high-end AI software. While the program aims to bolster the national digital economy, details regarding the specific eligibility criteria for the Gemini Enterprise licenses and the exact timeline for the rollout of the new training modules remain to be confirmed by the ministry. The initiative is supported by the Office of the National Digital Economy and Society Commission (ONDE).
