The Ministry targets unsafe products like children’s toys and food-contact plastics to protect consumers and local markets. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Industry has announced the upcoming official launch of “TISI Watch,” an artificial intelligence system designed to track and flag substandard goods being sold across online platforms. Under the direction of Industry Minister Akanat Promphan, the system has already identified more than 100,000 listings that may violate Thai industrial standards. The system was developed by the Industrial Technology and Innovation Reform Committee (INDX) and operates by using AI-powered bots to scan e-commerce websites for product listings. These listings are then matched against the database of the Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI). Within five months of development, the system flagged nearly 99,000 listings for possible violations, indicating a widespread issue with online products not meeting safety and quality regulations. Key product categories identified include food-contact plastics, children’s toys, and electrical appliances. These are areas where compliance with TISI standards is legally required due to the health and safety risks involved. The Ministry stated that despite lacking a dedicated budget, the project has progressed steadily thanks to internal collaboration. The move comes amid growing concerns over a surge in imported products that fail to meet local requirements. Industry reports indicate that such goods are contributing to unfair pricing, intellectual property infringement, and disruption of local markets. Authorities say the system is now compiling URLs of sellers linked to non-compliant goods, and enforcement actions will follow. (NNT)