From the case of “Bum Panadda Wongpudi” involving the donation handling by the foundation "Org Good Deeds," which escalated into a major national case after police found that all donated money was not used to help those in need but was instead pocketed by individuals.
Recently, Lawyer Sittha Bhiabangkerd, or "Powerful Lawyer Tum," submitted a letter to Anutin Charnvirakul, the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, requesting an investigation into the operations of 11 foundations and 1 association related to soliciting donations for border aid, to determine if they comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Today, he appeared with a mustache, wearing dark sunglasses and a white jacket printed with “Tum Powerful” on the chest, and a traditional woven cloth tied around his waist, with Virun Sithiwong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, receiving the letter.
The evidence submitted included the names of the foundations, details of their donation collections, and the bank accounts each used, to enable officials to verify whether proper authorization under the Fundraising Control Act was obtained, especially for donations during national crises like floods and border situations, which may involve legal violations punishable by foundation dissolution. Repeated offenses could lead to calls for foundation closure.
Additionally, Lawyer Tum posted on Facebook the names of the 11 foundations and 1 association he requested to be investigated, stating:
“Here is the list of foundations and associations that Powerful Lawyer Tum has asked officials to verify whether they have obtained fundraising permission.”
1. Kan Chomphalang Chuay Su Foundation
2. Khon Tuen Tham Foundation
3. Sukol Foundation (of Song Doo Hee)
4. Sai Than Saphan Boon Association
5. Yam Fao Paendin Foundation
6. Ruamkatanyu Foundation
7. Page E-Jan Foundation
8. Step by Step Foundation
9. Paweena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women
10. Poh Teck Tung Foundation
11. Phetkasem Foundation
12. Thai Naka Foundation
“Please don’t be upset; I am investigating all organizations equally. For those wondering why I didn’t include my own foundation, actually I did last night as number 13, since I requested fundraising 2-3 times long ago. I can’t remember exactly, but received about 3,000 baht. However, seeing that over 10 years have passed and the statute of limitations expired, I had to remove my foundation’s name with tears.”
Among the names are the Step by Step Foundation, linked to Toon Bodyslam’s running campaign, and Thai Naka Foundation of Ple Nakar. The public responded with many comments after seeing the post.
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