Chiang Mai Provincial Council Member Requests Investigation into Music Festival Spending

On September 22, 2026, a member of the Chiang Mai Provincial Council (representing the People's Party) officially submitted a request to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The petition calls for a formal investigation into the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization (PAO) regarding its financial management of the annual 'Music Journey' festival.

According to reports from Matichon Online, the council member raised concerns over the allocation of tens of millions of baht annually for the event. The inquiry seeks to determine whether the procurement processes and budget expenditures for the festival align with transparency regulations and public interest standards.

For residents and visitors, this development highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding how local government funds are utilized for public events in Chiang Mai. While the festival has been a notable feature of the local cultural calendar, the investigation focuses on the fiscal accountability of the organizers.

At this stage, the NACC has received the petition, but no findings have been released. It remains to be confirmed whether the commission will initiate a full-scale probe or if the PAO will provide a public response to these allegations. Observers are waiting to see if this inquiry will impact the planning or funding of future editions of the festival.