Thailand's AI Bet: Politics and Progress in the Digital Age The controversy surrounding the TH AI Passport project, a $62 million initiative to promote artificial intelligence adoption among Thai citizens, has put the country's tech ambitions under scrutiny.
The project, launched by Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob, is facing allegations of procurement irregularities and opposition from lawmakers.
Chaichanok, 36, comes from one of Thailand's most influential families. His father, Newin Chidchob, is a former Cabinet minister and founder of the Bhumjaithai Party.