TH-AI Passport Contractor Sues Teerachat for Defamation Amid Call to Cancel Project
Human Intelligent Co., Ltd. files a defamation lawsuit against Teerachat, who remains committed to investigating and pushing for project cancellation.
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- Human Intelligent Co., Ltd. has filed a defamation lawsuit against Teerachat via public broadcasting.
- Teerachat insists on continuing the TH-AI Passport investigation for public interest and transparency.
- Awaiting the House Committee on Budget Monitoring's 4th attempt to summon the Minister and winning bidders.
- People's Party MP Rakkanakorn Srinok posted words of encouragement and noted the contractor's office location.
Mr. Teerachat revealed the latest updates regarding his ongoing scrutiny of the TH-AI Passport project, announcing that Human Intelligent Co., Ltd. has officially filed a defamation lawsuit against him through public advertisement.
Despite the legal action, Teerachat strongly maintained that the TH-AI Passport project, which has faced widespread public skepticism, must continue to be investigated for the public benefit. He emphasized that transparency and information access are fundamental rights of every citizen, viewing this case as a crucial benchmark for questioning public procurement methods and ensuring open access for future government projects.
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Regarding upcoming developments, Teerachat pointed to the upcoming meeting of the House Committee on Budget Monitoring, which is making its fourth attempt to summon the relevant Minister to the Thai parliament after facing three consecutive rejections. The committee has also invited project supervisors and the winning bidder to attend simultaneously to clear up lingering public questions and deliver missing documentation.
Scrutinizing state procurement projects through parliamentary committees and civic oversight serves as a vital tool for ensuring transparency, particularly for large-scale tech initiatives involving citizen data and state budgets. An active legal pushback from corporate contractors highlights the immense pressure surrounding public audits, while legislative summons remain a key mechanism to demand clarity on ambiguous contract terms like Pay Per Use structures.
Furthermore, Teerachat questioned why contract modifications have not been fully disclosed to the public, noting that only a Pay Per Use framework was mentioned while leaving the remaining details unexplained. He also raised the question of whether completely canceling the project remains a viable option and the best solution for all parties involved.
Meanwhile, Ms. Rakkanakorn Srinok, a list MP from the People's Party, shared the post and commented with a message of support, stating, "Sending encouragement to Phi Max. Phi Max has been sued by the contractor of the Ai PassTH project. P.S. The address is at the Plan-B building, right?"
Source: Matichon Politics
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