Moving beyond tech dependency (opens original article in a new tab)

Thailand's government faces debate over its TH-AI Passport project, with critics arguing it prioritizes short-term AI access over long-term domestic innovation and infrastructure development.

• Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society holds public consultation on TH-AI Passport project
• Debates over prioritizing AI access vs building long-term domestic innovation
• Critics argue TH-AI Passport risks short-term subsidy without strengthening local tech development
• Experts suggest focusing on domain-specific AI models for agriculture, medicine, and tourism