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Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand
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Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand (กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)
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Private
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-
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Operating
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1–10
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HeadquartersBangkok, Thailand
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Bangkok
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Thailand
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Asia
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Serves global market

Offices1 record

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Keyword5 values
government digital policy, telecommunications regulation, cybersecurity services, digital infrastructure, e-government services
Industry2 codes
PRIMARYBPADAEAL
Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance
Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance
SECONDARYHDAEADAJ
Data Modeling & Semantic Layer / Business Glossary
Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance Platforms
NAICS code3 codes
  • Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support921
  • Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities92613
  • Public Administration92
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Management Services8741
Product category
Government Digital Services
Marketing channels6 records

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Distribution channels3 records

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 3 records shown
1Anti-Fake News Center (ศูนย์ต่อต้านข่าวปลอม)
Description

Center for combating fake news and misinformation online

mdes.go.th
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Core offering1 text field

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand (MDES) is a government ministry that formulates and implements national digital economy policy, oversees telecommunications and postal services, regulates digital platforms, and operates public digital services including rural broadband (Net Pracharat), the GCC 1111 government contact center, the Anti-Fake News Center, the AOC 1441 cybercrime response hotline, and the e-Office electronic document system under the Government Digital Coordination Center (GDCC).

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Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 4 values shown
  • Blocking over 880,000 illegal URLs through online fraud crackdowns
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand (MDES) is a government ministry that does not offer commercial products but operates various digital public services and infrastructure initiatives. Key offerings include Net Pracharat (broadband internet for rural communities), GCC 1111 (government contact center hotline), Anti-Fake News Center (misinformation verification), AOC 1441 (cybercrime reporting center), and the e-Office system under GDCC (government document digitization). MDES focuses on digital economy development, IT governance, cybersecurity, telecommunications, postal services, and digital literacy enhancement rather than commercial product offerings.

Product and service5 records
1Net Pracharat (เน็ตประชารัฐ)
CategoryDigital Infrastructure Service
Description

Government initiative providing broadband internet access to rural and underserved communities across Thailand to reduce the digital divide.

2GCC 1111 Government Contact Center (ศูนย์บริการข้อมูลภาครัฐเพื่อประชาชน)
CategoryGovernment Contact Center
Description

Centralized government information service hotline providing citizens with access to government services and information around the clock.

3Anti-Fake News Center (ศูนย์ต่อต้านข่าวปลอม)
CategoryInformation Verification Service
Description

Government center for monitoring, verifying, and countering false information and fake news disseminated through online media.

4AOC 1441 Anti-Online Crime Center (ศูนย์ปฏิบัติการแก้ไขปัญหาอาชญากรรมออนไลน์)
CategoryCybercrime Response Center
Description

Online crime complaint center and response unit for reporting and addressing technology-facilitated crimes.

5e-Office System under GDCC (ระบบ e-Office ภายใต้ GDCC)
CategoryGovernment Administrative System
Description

Electronic document management and office automation system for government agencies, part of the Government Digital Coordination Center (GDCC) initiative.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership7 partners
1Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-19
Description

ETDA, an agency under MDES, is conducting a study on governing the gross profit (GP) fee charged by digital platforms, as assigned by DES Minister Chaichanok Chidchob. ETDA and the Trade Competition Commission are jointly exploring legal authority over GP rate governance.

bangkokpost.com
2Trade Competition Commission of Thailand
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-10-19
Description

Jointly exploring with ETDA which agency holds legal authority to set or govern the GP rate for digital platforms, with plans to establish unified guidelines for digital platform regulation.

bangkokpost.com
3Ministry of Tourism and Sports Thailand
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

MDES partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to integrate the Domestic Tourist Data Collection Center project, advancing tourism data digitalization and coordination between ministries.

mdes.go.th
4National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

MDES collaborates with NBTC on SIM card and mobile signal regulation, SIM BOX fraud control measures, and coordination with mobile network operators to address telecom fraud and illegal SIM usage.

mdes.go.th
5Thailand Post
Strategic tierMinorTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

MDES and Thailand Post collaborated on the 'People DE Green Hearts' recycling initiative (5th edition), the Postsible Next project marking 144 years of Thailand Post, and environmental sustainability programs.

mdes.go.th
6Mobile Network Operators
Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

MDES works with mobile network operators on SIM card fraud control, SIM BOX detection, and blocking of illegal URLs and online gambling content in coordination with NBTC.

mdes.go.th
7Huawei
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

MDES participated in the Huawei Cloud Summit 2026, emphasizing integration of the digital ecosystem across all dimensions to create equality across age groups and improve quality of life for citizens.

mdes.go.th
Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
1National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Thailand
TypeDirect peer
Description

Thailand's telecom and broadcasting regulator operating in the same domestic digital-policy domain; both bodies coordinate on SIM fraud, mobile signal regulation, and illegal URL blocking, and are co-located in the Government Complex.

2Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore's converged regulator for telecommunications, digital economy, and media, with an operational GovTech mandate closely paralleling MDES's portfolio (digital infrastructure, AI governance, platform regulation, citizen digital services).

3GovTech Singapore
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore's government technology agency delivering national digital public services (Singpass, MyInfo, PayNow integrations); highly comparable to MDES's GDCC e-Office, GCC 1111, and Net Pracharat service-delivery mission.

4Ministry of Digital Affairs (Taiwan)
TypeDirect peer
Description

Taiwan's ministry responsible for digital policy, telecom regulation, and information security, with a similar mandate around digital economy development and cybersecurity that overlaps directly with MDES Thailand.

5Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) Singapore
TypeDirect peer
Description

Singapore's policy ministry for the digital economy, infocomm media, and smart nation initiatives, providing a near-equivalent strategic policy mandate to MDES Thailand at the cabinet level.

6Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Japan
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Japan's ministry overseeing telecommunications, postal services, broadcasting, and statistical/e-government policy; comparable in scope but in a much larger national context, serving as a regional benchmark for MDES.

7Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (Australia)
TypeRegional player
Description

Australia's federal department handling communications, digital economy policy, and cyber-security regulation, providing a regional-government parallel for MDES's policy and regulatory scope across the Asia-Pacific.

8Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) India
TypeRegional player
Description

India's central ministry for electronics, IT, digital economy, and cybersecurity initiatives (Digital India, AI governance, e-Governance), serving as a large-scale regional counterpart to MDES.

9Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) Thailand
TypeOthers
Description

A wholly-owned agency under MDES that promotes digital-economy investments and startups; included as a peer to reflect MDES's internal operating structure rather than an external competitor.

10Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) USA
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

US federal agency coordinating critical infrastructure cybersecurity and online safety, comparable in function to MDES's Anti-Fake News Center, AOC 1441 cybercrime unit, and URL-blocking operations.

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Weaknesses5 records

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Profiles4 records

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Subsidiaries9 records

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Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand

Government Digital Servicesmdes.go.th

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand
Legal name
Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand (กระทรวงดิจิทัลเพื่อเศรษฐกิจและสังคม)
Website
https://www.mdes.go.th
Company type
Private
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand industry classification

Industry
Product category
Government Digital Services
NAICS
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613), Public Administration (92)
SIC
Services-Management Services (8741)
akta.pro industry
PRIMARYBPADAEAL
Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance
Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance
SECONDARYHDAEADAJ
Data Modeling & Semantic Layer / Business Glossary
Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance Platforms

Keywords

  • Government digital policy
  • Telecommunications regulation
  • Cybersecurity services
  • Digital infrastructure
  • E-government services

Where Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bangkok
HQ country
Thailand
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand (MDES) is a government ministry that formulates and implements national digital economy policy, oversees telecommunications and postal services, regulates digital platforms, and operates public digital services including rural broadband (Net Pracharat), the GCC 1111 government contact center, the Anti-Fake News Center, the AOC 1441 cybercrime response hotline, and the e-Office electronic document system under the Government Digital Coordination Center (GDCC).

Product overview

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand (MDES) is a government ministry that does not offer commercial products but operates various digital public services and infrastructure initiatives. Key offerings include Net Pracharat (broadband internet for rural communities), GCC 1111 (government contact center hotline), Anti-Fake News Center (misinformation verification), AOC 1441 (cybercrime reporting center), and the e-Office system under GDCC (government document digitization). MDES focuses on digital economy development, IT governance, cybersecurity, telecommunications, postal services, and digital literacy enhancement rather than commercial product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Anti-Fake News Center (ศูนย์ต่อต้านข่าวปลอม): Center for combating fake news and misinformation online
  • GCC 1111
  • Net Pracharat (เน็ตประชารัฐ)

Products and services

  • Net Pracharat (เน็ตประชารัฐ) Government initiative providing broadband internet access to rural and underserved communities across Thailand to reduce the digital divide.
  • GCC 1111 Government Contact Center (ศูนย์บริการข้อมูลภาครัฐเพื่อประชาชน) Centralized government information service hotline providing citizens with access to government services and information around the clock.
  • Anti-Fake News Center (ศูนย์ต่อต้านข่าวปลอม) Government center for monitoring, verifying, and countering false information and fake news disseminated through online media.
  • AOC 1441 Anti-Online Crime Center (ศูนย์ปฏิบัติการแก้ไขปัญหาอาชญากรรมออนไลน์) Online crime complaint center and response unit for reporting and addressing technology-facilitated crimes.
  • e-Office System under GDCC (ระบบ e-Office ภายใต้ GDCC) Electronic document management and office automation system for government agencies, part of the Government Digital Coordination Center (GDCC) initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Blocking over 880,000 illegal URLs through online fraud crackdowns
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature5 records

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2025ETDA, an agency under MDES, is conducting a study on governing the gross profit (GP) fee charged by digital platforms, as assigned by DES Minister Chaichanok Chidchob. ETDA and the Trade Competition Commission are jointly exploring legal authority over GP rate governance.
  • Trade Competition Commission of ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2025Jointly exploring with ETDA which agency holds legal authority to set or govern the GP rate for digital platforms, with plans to establish unified guidelines for digital platform regulation.
  • Ministry of Tourism and Sports ThailandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDES partnered with the Ministry of Tourism to integrate the Domestic Tourist Data Collection Center project, advancing tourism data digitalization and coordination between ministries.
  • National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC)coreTechnology or IntegrationMDES collaborates with NBTC on SIM card and mobile signal regulation, SIM BOX fraud control measures, and coordination with mobile network operators to address telecom fraud and illegal SIM usage.
  • Thailand PostminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMDES and Thailand Post collaborated on the 'People DE Green Hearts' recycling initiative (5th edition), the Postsible Next project marking 144 years of Thailand Post, and environmental sustainability programs.
  • Mobile Network OperatorscoreTechnology or IntegrationMDES works with mobile network operators on SIM card fraud control, SIM BOX detection, and blocking of illegal URLs and online gambling content in coordination with NBTC.
  • HuaweiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDES participated in the Huawei Cloud Summit 2026, emphasizing integration of the digital ecosystem across all dimensions to create equality across age groups and improve quality of life for citizens.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Thailand: Thailand's telecom and broadcasting regulator operating in the same domestic digital-policy domain; both bodies coordinate on SIM fraud, mobile signal regulation, and illegal URL blocking, and are co-located in the Government Complex.
  • Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore: Singapore's converged regulator for telecommunications, digital economy, and media, with an operational GovTech mandate closely paralleling MDES's portfolio (digital infrastructure, AI governance, platform regulation, citizen digital services).
  • GovTech Singapore: Singapore's government technology agency delivering national digital public services (Singpass, MyInfo, PayNow integrations); highly comparable to MDES's GDCC e-Office, GCC 1111, and Net Pracharat service-delivery mission.
  • Ministry of Digital Affairs (Taiwan): Taiwan's ministry responsible for digital policy, telecom regulation, and information security, with a similar mandate around digital economy development and cybersecurity that overlaps directly with MDES Thailand.
  • Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) Singapore: Singapore's policy ministry for the digital economy, infocomm media, and smart nation initiatives, providing a near-equivalent strategic policy mandate to MDES Thailand at the cabinet level.

Broad incumbents

  • Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Japan: Japan's ministry overseeing telecommunications, postal services, broadcasting, and statistical/e-government policy; comparable in scope but in a much larger national context, serving as a regional benchmark for MDES.
  • Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) USA: US federal agency coordinating critical infrastructure cybersecurity and online safety, comparable in function to MDES's Anti-Fake News Center, AOC 1441 cybercrime unit, and URL-blocking operations.

Regional players

  • Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (Australia): Australia's federal department handling communications, digital economy policy, and cyber-security regulation, providing a regional-government parallel for MDES's policy and regulatory scope across the Asia-Pacific.
  • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) India: India's central ministry for electronics, IT, digital economy, and cybersecurity initiatives (Digital India, AI governance, e-Governance), serving as a large-scale regional counterpart to MDES.

Others

  • Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) Thailand: A wholly-owned agency under MDES that promotes digital-economy investments and startups; included as a peer to reflect MDES's internal operating structure rather than an external competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

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Subsidiaries9 records

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Funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand

What does Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand do?

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand (MDES) is a government ministry that formulates and implements national digital economy policy, oversees telecommunications and postal services, regulates digital platforms, and operates public digital services including rural broadband (Net Pracharat), the GCC 1111 government contact center, the Anti-Fake News Center, the AOC 1441 cybercrime response hotline, and the e-Office electronic document system under the Government Digital Coordination Center (GDCC).

Is Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand a public or private company?

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand founded?

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand based?

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand is headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, in the Asia region.

Who are Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) Thailand, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) Singapore, GovTech Singapore, Ministry of Digital Affairs (Taiwan) and Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) Singapore. Broad incumbents are Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) Japan and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) USA. Regional players are Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (Australia) and Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) India. Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) Thailand is listed as an others.

Does Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand have an API?

No public API is recorded for Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand.

What industry is Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand in?

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Thailand's product category is Government Digital Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPADAEAL, Digital Development & ICT4D / GovTech Technical Assistance, with a secondary code of HDAEADAJ, Data Modeling & Semantic Layer / Business Glossary. Its NAICS code is 921 and its SIC code is 8741.

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Bangkok PostMinistry makes headway on driver payThailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry is developing a framework to calculate minimum payment rates for ride-hailing and parcel delivery drivers. The initiative aims to set a baseline for driver compensation in on-demand services.Bangkok PostGovernment moves against Thaicom over satellite assetsThe Ministry of Digital Economy and Society initiated arbitration against Thaicom Plc over satellite assets. The case seeks more than 1 billion baht in compensation for the alleged incomplete handover after the end of Thaicom's satellite concession.Bangkok PostMinistry to pursue action against Thaicom, GULFThailand's state seeks at least 1.26 billion baht in fines and damages from Thaicom and Gulf Development over an alleged incomplete handover of assets under a satellite concession. The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has authorized arbitration or court proceedings, with Thaicom claiming it completed the transfer on Sept 11, 2021.ThaigerTH-AI Passport goes live for 5 million ThaisThailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society opened the TH-AI Passport platform to registered users on August 31, offering free access to premium AI tools from 14 providers covering 33 models. The government targets 5 million users, while a draft AI Act is under public review. The AI market is valued at about 50 billion baht, with over 40 billion baht relying on foreign technology.Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Thailand launches programme to expand public access to AI toolsThailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society launched the TH-AI Passport programme, giving the public access to commercial AI tools after over 1.3 million people registered in under two weeks. The platform integrates more than 30 AI models from over 14 providers and offers training, aiming to serve up to 5 million people. It is scheduled to open officially on August 31.BignewsnetworkThailand launches state-backed AI access scheme after 1.3 mln sign-upsThailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society launched the TH-AI Passport program on Friday, granting advance access to commercial AI tools after over 1.3 million registrations in under two weeks. The scheme targets up to 5 million people, bundling more than 30 models from over 14 developers with a learning system. Officials cited Microsoft data showing 12.4 percent of working-age Thais used generative AI in the first quarter of 2026.Bangkok PostMinistry allays data privacy concernsThailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry defended the TH-AI Passport project, asserting that robust data safeguards are integrated to address public privacy concerns. The ministry stated that personal data will not be stored by AI systems but is used only for authentication within a secure national network.Bangkok PostThais rush to register for TH-AI PassportThe Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry of Thailand is working towards a goal of registering several million people for the TH-AI Passport project, aiming for a target of 5 million registrations by the project's launch on August 31. The initiative involves collaboration among government officials, industry representatives, academics, and other stakeholders. This project reflects a significant move towards enhancing digital identification in Thailand.Bangkok PostRejig of games law to include board games, trading cardsThailand's Digital Economy and Society Ministry is revising the draft of the Games Industry Promotion Act to broaden the legal definition of games to include board games, trading cards, and related commercial activities. The proposed amendment aims to provide a more inclusive regulatory framework that supports both traditional and modern gaming sectors while ensuring consumer protection and intellectual property rights.ScworldThailand plans mandatory multi-factor authentication after massive data leakThailand is implementing a mandatory multi-factor authentication policy following a data leak of approximately 60 million credential records on the dark web, exceeding the country's population. The Digital Economy and Society Minister is seeking cabinet approval for this initiative to enhance security across all government systems. Authorities are also pursuing legal action against those responsible for the leaks, while promoting changes to password protocols for civil servants and the public.