Digital Economy Minister Chaiyachon defends the TH-AI Passport (AiPASS) program against criticism, citing strong early adoption (1.5 million registrations, 1 million course completions within weeks) despite public skepticism on social media. To overcome data barriers, major Thai telecom operators (AIS, True, NT) are offering unlimited packages at 29 baht/month for AiPASS users. The minister frames scrutiny as motivation to ensure future DE ministry projects meet higher accountability standards, with a one-year performance window to prove the program's societal value.