Thailand's AI Passport Program Launches: Experts Debate Foreign Platform Dependence
Thailand's 1.6B baht AI Passport gives 5M residents free ChatGPT Plus & Gemini access starting June 5. But trade groups warn of foreign tech dependency risks.
Tracking economy for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Thailand's 1.6B baht AI Passport gives 5M residents free ChatGPT Plus & Gemini access starting June 5. But trade groups warn of foreign tech dependency risks.
Parliamentary probe into Thailand's Social Security Office finds ฿3.6B in unaccounted assets due to IT migration failures and accounting discrepancies.
Thailand-Vietnam expand $22.1B trade to $25B by 2031. New aviation hub, crime enforcement, and supply chain benefits for expats and businesses.
Thailand hits 14M tourists but faces 2.3% decline. Malaysian arrivals spike 110% during holidays, revealing tourism's vulnerability and pricing chaos for residents.
Thailand navigates US-China trade tensions with new frameworks by July 2026. Tariff shifts, supply chain changes affect expat businesses and residents.
Thailand's inflation hits 5.2% in October 2026 due to oil prices and subsidies. Essential guide for residents on managing higher energy and grocery costs.
Thailand launches first Atlantic salmon farm using LNG waste cooling. Could replace 10-20% of Norway-Chile imports, cut costs 30%. Kasetsart-PTT pilot explained.
Thailand's ฿25B AI program targets 10M trained users by 2027, while ฿16.5B in infrastructure upgrades compete with Vietnam and Malaysia for relocating tech firms and high-paying jobs.
Thailand ends duty-free imports in 2026—all Chinese platform purchases face new taxes. How payment integration and cross-border commerce changes affect residents.