Rangsit Rome plans to invite Chaiyachonok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, to explain to the parliamentary Legal Committee regarding the "TH-AI Passport" after suspicions emerged that an oil company is involved, suggesting corruption and specification rigging.
4 June 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Rangsit Rome Member of Parliament (MP) from the Party List of the People's Party, serving as chairman of the Legal, Justice, and Human Rights Committee, received a letter from the Association for the Promotion of Public Oversight of State Power, requesting an investigation into the information regarding the TH-AI Passport project.
Mr. Rangsit Rome said, "This project is already suspicious and may be linked to corruption. The complainant has named several accused individuals and related parties. Some companies involved are oil companies, which, if true, is quite unusual. A company primarily focused on energy matters is involved in this project. The committee will continue to investigate, as it has drawn public criticism over procurement and TOR possibly being rigged, as Minister Chaiyachonok Chidchob, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has responded to questions in the House of Representatives, but the actual details might differ from the minister's answers.
When asked whether the minister would be summoned to provide information, Mr. Rangsit said that generally, ministers must be invited, though no date has been set yet. Regarding Minister Chaiyachonok, there are multiple issues. The committee will follow up, issuing a summons for him to clarify before the committee. Whether a formal order to summon will be issued depends on committee discussions. For fairness, all parties must have the opportunity to explain. Time in the full parliamentary chamber is limited for explanations, but in the committee meeting room, the minister has three hours. Therefore, space must be opened for the truth to emerge before the committee for future proceedings.
When reporters asked if any companies were suspicious, Mr. Rangsit said that according to the complaint, several companies, including an oil company, are involved, which is unprecedented. He requested time to investigate because mentioning names now might deny accused parties a chance to respond. While ministers may not be directly investigated, involved companies will likely be invited to talk. Their level of cooperation remains uncertain. It also needs to be checked if other committees are involved.
Mr. Rangsit added that submitting the case to independent agencies for review is the minimum step. Beyond that, it depends on how much evidence is found. Investigations will involve both legal and political examinations.