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Royal Announcement Appoints New Board for Friends in Need (of Pa) Volunteers Foundation
The Royal Gazette has published a royal command appointing a new board of directors for the Friends in Need (of Pa) Volunteers Foundation under the Thai Red Cross Society.
On September 11, 2026, the Royal Gazette officially published a royal command from His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua regarding the appointment of the board of directors for the Friends in Need (of Pa) Volunteers Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society.
According to Khaosod Online, the foundation was established to facilitate cooperation between the public sector, private entities, and local communities during times of crisis, specifically focusing on flood relief and disaster recovery. The organization operates under the core principles of "Sharing, Sufficiency, and Sustainability," aiming to provide immediate aid, psychological support, and long-term vocational development for those affected by disasters.
For residents and travelers in Thailand, this announcement signifies the formal administrative restructuring of a key disaster-relief organization. While the foundation is primarily focused on humanitarian aid and community resilience, its operations are central to the national disaster response framework. Understanding the role of such organizations can be helpful for those interested in local community support or disaster preparedness initiatives. At this time, the specific names of the newly appointed board members and any potential shifts in the foundation’s immediate operational priorities remain to be detailed in subsequent official disclosures.
