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Ex-Bhumjaithai MP to file DES iris‑scan complaint
Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2026
» Supachai Jaisamut, party-list MP candidate and key Bhumjaithai Party figure, said he will file complaints with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) against former digital economy and society (DES) minister Prasert Jantararuangtong and the ministry's former permanent secretary for allegedly allowing scam networks to obtain iris-scan data of 1.2 million Thai people.
DSI to summon ex-minister over Singapore MoU with Mauerberger
Published on 21/12/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will summon former Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong over his role in the signing of an MoU in Singapore during which alleged money launderer Ben Smith was also present.
DSI accepts iris-scanning case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/12/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing to investigate complaints about an iris-scanning cryptocurrency project in Thailand.
ID project in the eye of the storm
Business, Published on 29/11/2025
» Thailand's suspension of iris scans by Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the World ID project, highlights the challenges the country faces in regulating emerging technology.
Court challenge of iris-scan data deletion order planned
Published on 25/11/2025
» A group of people who oppose an order to delete data collected from 1.2 million people via iris scanning in Thailand plan to challenge the decision by the Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) in court.
PDPC tells firm to halt iris scan service
News, Published on 25/11/2025
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) has ordered TIDC Worldverse to suspend its iris scan verification services in Thailand after it was found to be offering cryptocurrency in exchange for personal data.
Panel, agencies seek biometric guidelines
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» The Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC) convened with related public and private agencies to seek ways to establish clearer guidelines to regulate the collection and use of biometric data, particularly iris scans, over concerns pertaining to the use of personal data.
'Tools for Humanity' expands Thai human verification
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 17/06/2025
» Tools for Humanity (TFH) has expanded its range of human verification services in Thailand through its 11 local partners.
World Names Tech Leader to Drive Thai Expansion
Published on 15/05/2025
» Bangkok – Tools For Humanity, the global technology company behind World, co-founded by Alex Blania and Sam Altman (CEO of OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT), has appointed Pakapol Thangtongchin as its first Country Manager for Thailand. The move marks a significant step in the company’s mission to build digital trust infrastructure to combat online fraud, scams, and deepfakes.
LIMIX, TIDC Partner to Tackle Crypto Scams
Published on 10/04/2025
» In a bold move to safeguard Thailand’s digital economy, LIMIX IT Solutions (LIMIX) and the Thailand International Digital Business & Finance Centre (TIDC) have announced a strategic partnership to combat a growing threat in the blockchain and crypto space: wallet scams and digital identity fraud.