The government is intensifying inspections of foundations that solicit donations to raise transparency and prevent improper exploitation. It has introduced online submission of annual performance reports and stressed that violations may lead to legal liability.
11 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Ms. Ploytale Laksameesangchan, Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that the government prioritizes overseeing foundations to ensure their operations comply with the law. This ensures foundations act lawfully with transparency and accountability, especially in managing donations and assets strictly according to their lawful objectives. This protects public interests, maintains the trust of the public and donors, and prevents foundations from being misused as tools for improper gain.
Ms. Ploytale said the Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Interior, has issued a declaration on foundation operations to protect public interests and uphold public trust in foundations, as well as to enhance transparency and accountability. The declaration requires all foundations to prepare and submit annual performance reports as legally mandated. Reports can be submitted in person (onsite) or online via the Department’s i-Service platform. Foundations may submit their reports to the registrar through the following channels:
1. Submit the annual performance report in person (onsite) at the district office if the foundation’s headquarters is outside Bangkok, or at the Bangkok district office if located in the capital.
2. Submit the annual performance report electronically through the government’s public service management system (i-Service) designed to maintain public order and serve citizens.
3. Foundations wishing to report via i-Service must register users at the Information Systems Development Unit at the Public Service Center, Department of Provincial Administration (Wang Chai) if headquartered in Bangkok, or at the district office if located elsewhere.
4. All foundations are required to submit annual reports to the registrar. Failure to comply may lead to legal prosecution.
5. Foundations must obtain authorization for soliciting donations under the 1944 Solicitation Control Act before any fundraising; otherwise, they will violate the law.
6. Foundations and associated persons must comply with all laws, especially avoiding criminal offenses and violations of the 1956 Act concerning offenses related to registered partnerships, limited partnerships, limited companies, associations, and foundations.
“The government emphasizes that all foundations must strictly fulfill their duty to prepare and submit annual performance reports. Violations may result in legal consequences. Furthermore, any solicitation or invitation for donations constituting fundraising must have prior authorization under the 1944 Solicitation Control Act; otherwise, it will be illegal. Foundations and related parties must not commit criminal offenses or violate the 1956 Act concerning registered partnerships, limited partnerships, limited companies, associations, and foundations,” she said.