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HISTORICAL FACTS: Govt readies phone app digital ids - Caught on Camera

The government will start using a digital ID card through a mobile application on Jan 10 for people who use public services provided by government agencies.

The digital ID will apply to agencies under the Internal Affairs Ministry first and then expanded to other government and private agencies, such as commercial banks, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Monday.

This policy will mainly follow Section 14 of the Digital Public Service Act, focusing on using digital ID instead of physical documents.

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