The Army clarified the inquiry by 'Lawyer Tum' about drone donation data, confirming the Army accepts only equipment and goods, not cash. It emphasized that public goodwill does not come solely from the Guardians of the Land Foundation but from collaboration among various sectors.
12 Nov 2026 GMT+7 Major General Winthai Suwaree, Army spokesperson, addressed the case in which Mr. Sitthira Biebungkerd also known as Lawyer Tum, visited the Army Headquarters to request information on drone and equipment donations from the Guardians of the Land Foundation during the past period. He said, on behalf of the Army, they sincerely thank the public, foundations, and all private sectors for their support. The acceptance of such support originated during the 2025 border conflict when the Army urgently needed certain equipment to ensure frontline troop safety. Since government budgeting requires advance planning and emergency central funds take time to process, many civilians showed goodwill and collectively supported the Army in various ways.
Furthermore, the Army has a clear policy of not accepting monetary donations, only equipment and goods. Mostly, there is inquiry and coordination between donors and receiving units, which helps reduce administrative time and steps for the units, especially during the Army’s ongoing Thai-Cambodia border missions.
Major General Winthai added that public goodwill from all sectors has effectively enhanced operational capability along the border. Government budget disbursement continues alongside this support, following legal regulations and procedures. Additionally, an important aspect of support the Army receives is aid for injured personnel and families of the deceased, which is transferred directly to recipients transparently.
So far, public goodwill has not come solely from the Guardians of the Land Foundation but from cooperation among multiple sectors continuously supporting the Army. Donations are coordinated through a central receiving center and local units before reaching frontline troops as intended by donors. The handover ceremonies at Army Headquarters are conducted openly, with media coverage and public dissemination ongoing.