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| TYPE | Infrastructure |
| CLIENT | Thailand |
| PROJECT | Prachathipatai E-Government Superapp |
| PROJECT COST | 248,538,011.70 |
| COMPLETION DATE | 19/10/2024 |
| PROJECT INFORMATION | Prachathipatai E-Government Superapp Project Title: Prachathipatai E-Government Superapp Project Code: TH-EGS-001 Date of Approval: January 31, 2005 Version: 1.0 Approval and Endorsement Authorities
Project Overview
The Thai Socialist E-Government Superapp, named “Prachathipatai” (ENG: Democracy), represents Thailand’s attempt to take a revolutionary leap in digital governance by seamless integrating the principle of collectivism, participatory democracy, and economic equality into a single, unified platform. This superapp is designed to be the digital backbone of the Socialist Republic of Thailand, embodying the nation’s core ideals and serving as an indispensable tool for the citizenry’s active participation in all aspects of social, economic, and political life. In doing so, it aims to set a global standard for what a truly democratic and egalitarian digital governance system can achieve. Through this superapp, citizenry will be empowered by placing decision-making tool directly in the hands of the people, facilitating deep and meaningful participation in both local, regional, and national governance. The app is designed to function as a key instrument for managing the cooperative-based economy, enabling transparent, decentralized economic planning and ensuring that resources are distributed equitably. Additionally, the superapp will act as a unifying force, fostering a sense of community and collective identity, which is crucial for the success of the socialist project. The superapp also serves as a model for other socialist nations and movements, demonstrating the potential of technology to advance the goals of socialism and discourage imitation by capitalist states. Features and Functionalities The app will enable every citizen to participate in community assemblies, policy discussions, and voting processes, ensuring that decisions reflect the collective will. Voting mechanisms are secure, transparent, and designed to prevent manipulation, embodying the principle of one person, one vote. Citizen will be able to engage in the budgeting process at all levels of government (Digital Participatory Budgeting), from local to national. The app provides a platform for submitting proposals, debating opinions, and allocating resources according to the principle of democratic socialism. Virtual spaces are available for discussion and debate on various issues, from local concerns to national policies, ensuring that every voice is heard and considered in the decision-making process. The app integrates a comprehensive management tool for worker cooperatives, allowing them to coordinate production, distribution, and pricing in aligning with national economic plans. These tools are designed to ensure that all economic activities are democratically controlled and aligned with the broader goal of socialism. Citizens and cooperatives can access and contribute to the national economic planning process. The app uses AI-assisted dynamic pricing model to adjust resource allocation in real time, ensuring that economic decision reflect collective needs and environmental consideration. A digital labor token system is embedded within the app (Socialist Manifesto reference), reflecting the time and effort contributed by each worker. This system can be used to replace traditional currency, ensuring that value is directly tied to labor and that wealth is distributed according to contribution. The app will provide access to all universal basic services, including but not limited to healthcare, education, housing, and legal aid. Each service is seamlessly integrated into the app, ensuring that every citizen can access essential resources without barriers. Citizens can personalize their access to service based on their needs and provide real-time feedback to improve service delivery. This approach is aimed to ensure that services are responsive to the evolving needs of the population and reflect the principle of substantive equality. The app will include a dedicated interface for the Ethics Board, allowing them to review cases where individual rights intersect with collective well-being. This is to ensure that all decisions are transparent and in line with the ethical standards of the socialist state. There dashboards will provide real-time data on government actions, economic planning, and service delivery. Citizens can track the performance of their representatives and hold them accountable through participatory mechanisms. The app also features a unique system that tracks and reward community cultural activities, promoting balanced work-life dynamics (Cultural Time Bank; Socialist Manifest reference). This feature will ensure that cultural contributions are recognized and valued within the socialist framework. Citizen can propose, vote on, and participate in art projects through the app (Cultural Aspiration; Socialist Manifesto reference). This will foster a culture of collective creativity and ensure that art reflects the values and aspirations of the community. The app integrates tools for monitoring environmental impacts, ensuring that all economic activities are aligned with sustainability goals. Citizens can access real-time data on environmental performance and participate in discussions on sustainable practices. Recognizing the importance of mental and social well-being, the app includes features for scheduling regular digital detox periods (Cultural Aspiration; Socialist Manifesto reference). This will help combat the negative effects of technology and promotes a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Security and Sovereignty Considerations As the superapp has an integral role in the functioning of the Thai state, its security architecture is paramount, implementing all aspects of NSST 1.0 and 1.5 Architectures. This app is built on a secure, decentralized infrastructure, ensuring that no single entity can compromise the system. The app’s open-source elements are shared only through the facial and fingerprint identification of the Thai citizens, ensuring that its innovation benefit the global socialist movement without being co-opted by capitalist or neoliberal regimes. |
| ENCRYPTED | No |
