AI and Open Data May Help Scrutinise Thailand's State Budget

Published 2026-11-10

At the ECONOMIC FORUM 2026, speakers discussed the role of technology in Thailand's public sector operations. Participants showed particular interest in using artificial intelligence (AI) and open data to scrutinise the state budget. The topic directly concerns the use of public money, so it has drawn attention from many sectors.

Participants said AI could help analyse large volumes of data faster than manual review, such as comparing spending items across each project, examining how data is connected, and identifying points that warrant further scrutiny. Open Data, meanwhile, refers to making government agency data available for the public to access and use, which would allow society to take a greater part in monitoring government performance.

However, putting these technologies into practice to achieve real results is not easy. Participants noted that government agencies need to improve their work systems and data storage so that they follow a single standard, and that they must also have the courage to disclose budget-related information so that both AI and the public can use that data accurately.

In summary, the concept of using AI and Open Data to scrutinise public budgets drew interest at this forum and could change how the public sector works in the future. However, success depends on serious reform of systems and serious disclosure of information, which the public can continue to follow.

Sources: thestandard.co

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