The Deputy Minister of DE explained that the TH-AI Passport is open to input from all parties and transparent at every stage. He emphasized the goal of providing Thai people with broad access to AI and announced efforts to shut down more than 20,000 gambling and pornographic URLs.
On 8 June 2026 GMT+7, Ms. Nan Bunyatida Somchai, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DE), responded to live questions at the Senate meeting on two key issues: "Transparency and value of the TH-AI Passport project" and "Measures to address issues of pornographic media, online gambling, and digital threats."
Ms. Nan Bunyatida stated that although the TH-AI Passport project is seen as urgent, all procedures followed the standard government procurement process. She confirmed the project's goal is to enable Thai citizens aged 15 and above to access AI technology widely.
This pilot project aims to let the public learn to use AI systematically, targeting three main groups: students, the general public and business sector, as well as government officials. Registration can be done nationwide through the THAI ID system.
Regarding publicity via convenience stores, this is considered a channel that reaches many people, but not the only one. The project is also promoted through other media, including online platforms and various social media, to ensure broad awareness. The bidding process and TOR preparation follow government regulations, with openness to feedback from all parties to ensure transparency and maximum public benefit.
The Deputy Minister of DE also addressed measures to block pornographic clips and online gambling sites, saying the ministry continuously monitors and tracks these issues. So far, it has blocked over 20,000 URLs related to pornographic content and maintains regular cooperation with online platforms.
Furthermore, the ministry plans to use AI to help detect and manage illegal content, enhancing protection for the public. DE is accelerating updates to several digital laws to keep pace with online changes, working with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) to strengthen regulatory measures.
Regarding the refund of over 20 billion baht in damages from online cases, the process is currently being expedited. It is expected that victims will receive refunds by August 2026 after the related legal and ministerial procedures were published in the Royal Gazette on 14 May 2026 and will take effect on 12 August 2026.
“The most important thing is to create equal justice for the people,” the Deputy Minister of DE said in conclusion. “The ministry is speeding up the follow-up and promotion of laws beneficial to the public to keep pace with the constantly changing digital world.”
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