Abhisit Launches 'Monitor the State' Platform, Pioneering AI Use to Detect Government Project Corruption with 4.2 Billion Baht Budget

On May 25, 2569 at 2 p.m., Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and deputy leader Kaladee Liaoipairojn launched the 'Monitor the State' platform, an AI-based system designed to monitor and investigate government operations. The platform aims to make public sector data more accessible, enhance transparency standards—particularly in procurement—and enable public participation in oversight while supporting economic benefits.

Abhisit stated that the Democrat Party is ready to use the 'Monitor the State' platform, currently for internal party use, to track government procurement. The platform analyzes data from government project groups using artificial intelligence. The initial focus examined AI-related government projects, identifying 1,276 projects worth 4.271 billion baht. Many projects have failed to deliver benefits, raising concerns about potential corruption and the lack of a clear government AI strategy.

Government agencies have claimed AI projects help citizens access information, despite the fact that citizens already have access to such data. Upon examining project terms of reference and details, the platform found high corruption risks and projects failing to meet OECD standards—standards the government aims to comply with within two years to gain OECD membership.

"Within the 4.2 billion baht budget, three private companies are involved in procurement," Abhisit said. "We will examine whether these companies have connections to political figures or have made donations to any political party."

Examples include the AI skills enhancement project for Thai people, known as 'AI Passport,' which carries high corruption risk. The opposition will use these tools to monitor AI and other project procurement going forward.

Abhisit noted investigations will cover the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation and the Digital Economy Ministry. Many projects currently under review employ specialized procurement methods, particularly at the Higher Education and Education Ministries, which have begun experiencing problems, with ministers suspending projects. The party is investigating why procurement methods are being modified.

The party leader invited citizens with information about irregularities or misconduct in projects to report to the party for investigation via the platform. Once the system stabilizes, it will be opened for public access.

Abhisit urged the government—which recently met with the private sector with the Prime Minister's support for using AI to prevent corruption—to avoid expensive projects. Instead, he called on the government to disclose data, allowing citizens to conduct joint oversight to meet OECD standards and enhance government transparency.

"If serious corruption is found during investigations," he stated, "it will be referred for further action."