Pakamon, spokesperson for the People's Party, explained the civil society donation account, believing it clearly shows the source and use of the funds. She admitted concern that legal battles might lead to the party's dissolution.
12 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Ms. Pakamon Noon-anant Ms. Pakamon Noon-anant, party-list MP and spokesperson for the People's Party (PChon), spoke at the Parliament building about reports that the Election Commission (EC) is preparing to investigate the People's Party's flood relief donation account. She said if one checks the account number, it belongs to three individuals who are civil society volunteers working with the party since efforts such as firefighting and disaster relief, with the account opened since 2025.
During the flood situation, the People's Party helped publicize the account number and people donated. Every baht has been used according to the mission. If a real investigation occurs, the party already has spending records and can act as a liaison for the civil society volunteers to clarify. If it becomes a legal case, the party is willing to prove the facts.
When asked whether they must report to the Ministry of Interior like foundations that report yearly, Ms. Pakamon said it is not a foundation but three citizens volunteering together who opened the account. She believes these three individuals can explain the origin and use of the funds.
Regarding whether permission is needed under the fundraising law, Ms. Pakamon said she is unsure if authorization applies only to foundations, but if permission is required, they will comply. She emphasized that all parties and political groups conducting fundraising should be equally scrutinized.
The reporter asked further. Asked if she was concerned given analyses suggesting this matter could lead to party dissolution, Ms. Pakamon said this is exactly their ongoing concern. They are confident about their spending transparency and the origin of funds but fear this issue could be used as a legal tactic or political tool to dissolve the party.
When pressed on worries that the account is civil society but communications might suggest donations to the People's Party, potentially seen as improper, Ms. Pakamon said no. She pointed out that captions clearly state the cooperation with volunteers. As a political party, they do nothing illegal and, given their past experiences, they remain especially cautious.
Finally, when asked if this means they do not have to report to the EC, Ms. Pakamon said she is unsure of the legal details and that it needs further review. Her greatest concern remains that this might become a legal battle leading to the party's dissolution.