"Aekphop" pointed out that from 910 million baht donated to "Bum's" foundation, only 15 million baht truly reached disaster victims. He also warned all boards nationwide not to be complacent, as they risk collective imprisonment under the law. He expressed a wish for "Bum" to be granted bail so she can respond to society's questions and concerns about the case. Tags: [foundation donations, disaster relief, legal risk, bail, transparency]
On 6 Feb 2026 GMT+7, Aekphop Lueangprasert, owner of the "Sai Mai Must Survive" Facebook page, revealed details of the donation audit. He stated that about 910 million baht was donated to the foundation between 2022 and 2024 over three years. Withdrawals totaled 876 million baht, but only about 15 million baht was specifically used for missions or given directly to disaster victims.Tags: [donation audit, foundation funds, disaster relief, financial oversight]
Regarding “Ongun's” role as the foundation's treasurer, he is responsible for disbursing various expenses, including costs for field operations aiding disaster victims. This petty cash fund held about 15 million baht. Compared to total donations exceeding 900 million baht, the proportion of funds reaching victims through this channel is very small relative to other expenditures.Tags: [treasurer role, petty cash, fund distribution, disaster aid]
Additionally, there is a special fund account for building the foundation, into which about 40-50 million baht was intentionally donated. When this portion is separated, it becomes clear that the amount actually passed on to disaster victims is very small compared to total funds. Aekphop suggested that “Ongun,” as a close associate and treasurer, should better oversee this large sum and provide receipts and bills for full transparency.Tags: [foundation capital fund, financial transparency, oversight, receipts]
Regarding the board resolution allowing Bum to withdraw and transfer funds alone, Aekphop said this is unusual and practically difficult. Normally, decisions require a meeting and joint approval by all board members.Tags: [board resolution, financial controls, governance, foundation policy]
At the same time, Aekphop warned about the Company and Foundation Liability Act, considered the most severe law. If the foundation violates this act, each donation transfer must be registered and recorded. Failing to register once counts as one offense. Since about 3 million such transfers have occurred since the foundation’s establishment, violations could accumulate into millions of offenses, each punishable by up to seven years in prison. This situation puts foundation boards nationwide under scrutiny and urges immediate account audits. Board members cannot simply delegate authority to the chairperson without oversight, as all members could face equal legal liability, even if claiming ignorance.Tags: [foundation liability law, legal risks, board responsibility, financial compliance]
Regarding doubts about the mango preserve business's profitability, Aekphop explained that “Ongun” described it as operating like a community enterprise. Village households and women's groups produce mango preserves, which the central organization manages and sells. This group production and centralized distribution creates significant sales and revenue. However, public questions remain about the cost-effectiveness and revenue proportions, especially since 500,000 baht of the profits were donated to a hospital. Despite showing sales figures in the millions, there is ongoing skepticism about whether the actual income aligns with the costs and profits of such a business.Tags: [community enterprise, mango preserve business, revenue, profit donation, public skepticism]
When asked whether he thinks Bum Panadda will be granted bail, Aekphop said he personally hopes she will be, so she can fight the case and address public concerns on various issues.Tags: [bail, legal defense, public response, foundation case]