The Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is intensifying efforts to uncover the extensive fraudulent use of pink cards and is determined to prevent it from happening again. He is conducting a fact-finding investigation and does not rely solely on verbal claims. Following a broker's disclosure that the fraud occurs in every district, he considers this critical information and believes the issue is not confined to just the Din Daeng flats.
19 Aug 2026 GMT+7 Mr. Phumvisal Kasemsuk, Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). He spoke at the Government House regarding the operation "Sweeping Houses in Central Bangkok," which dismantled a network that fraudulently issued pink cards to foreign children by transferring their names into household registries at the Din Daeng flats. Seven suspects were arrested following tips reported to the NACC. The commission had received some intelligence indicating corruption related to pink card misuse and received useful information.
After obtaining this information, the NACC coordinated with relevant agencies, leading to law enforcement action on 18 August 2026. This operation involved cooperation from the Ministry of Interior, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Royal Thai Police (RTP), Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Police Lieutenant General Nopasil Poolsawas, Police Commissioner attached to the Office of the Police Chief, with all parties pooling resources to enforce the law. The NACC also thanked the court for approving warrants and search orders, enabling the operation to achieve its objectives.
Mr. Phumvisal added that regarding the BMA, Governor Chadchart Sittipunt ordered Police General Adis Ngamjitsuksri, the governor’s advisor, to participate in the operation. They obtained important information which was handed over to the governor’s advisor for further action. The NACC will also continue to pursue this matter, emphasizing the importance of this information.
When asked whether, beyond the operation on 18 August, the NACC had information about more accomplices, Mr. Phumvisal said he believed the perpetrators did not act alone, as the scheme had been ongoing for some time. He suspected there were others involved elsewhere, not just at this location. He noted that those involved had provided important information during the law enforcement actions on 18 August, which he believed could lead to further developments.
, When asked about the broker's claim that the fraud occurred in every district, Mr. Phumvisal responded that this was precisely why the information was important. Although many had heard such claims, the NACC could not accept them solely on verbal statements. They must verify the facts and take action against those involved.
Regarding the 140 foreign children found to have fraudulent registration in fictitious households, the question arose about the next steps. Mr. Phumvisal said this was the responsibility of the Ministry of Interior. Meanwhile, the NACC must continue its work. This point is considered the origin of the issue—whether government officials followed regulations and legal authority in place.
"If you had acted according to the law at that time, the problem that occurred on 18 August would not have happened. This alone proves whether anyone exploited legal loopholes to commit wrongdoing. You are a civil servant, and this is a matter of national security. Allowing such a problem to arise is unacceptable. We will not permit such misconduct to recur and will continue to act rigorously against all involved."