Nation Thailand
TH-AI Passport gains three telecom backers, NT targets October 1
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Thailand’s TH-AI Passport programme has gained support from three mobile operators, with True Corporation planning a basic 29-baht monthly internet package for its AiPASS application, according to information from the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society on Tuesday (September 15, 2026). National Telecom (NT) aims to begin marketing its AiPASS service on October 1, 2026.
Key facts
- True and NT are following Advanced Info Service (AIS), which was the first operator to approach the Digital Economy and Society Ministry with a proposal to reduce internet costs for people wanting to use artificial intelligence (AI).
- NT has about 1.5 million mobile customers, around 90% of whom use prepaid services, with most customers based outside Bangkok, according to Sanpachai.
- The company expected the full system to be completed in time to begin marketing the service from October 1, 2026.
- Government targets 2031 Phuket expressway Phase 1 opening to cut trips to five minutes
Summary
True and NT are following Advanced Info Service (AIS), which was the first operator to approach the Digital Economy and Society Ministry with a proposal to reduce internet costs for people wanting to use artificial intelligence (AI).
True is considering additional offers or benefits beyond its proposed basic AiPASS package, with the details and conditions still to be finalised, according to the ministry information.