Sontiya Requests DSI Investigation into Gun Jompalang Foundation
Activist Sontiya Sawasdee has petitioned the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to probe the Gun Jompalang Foundation regarding its fundraising activities and border-related projects.
On October 26, 2026, activist Sontiya Sawasdee formally submitted a request to Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to launch an inquiry into the Gun Jompalang Foundation. According to reports from Matichon Online, the petition centers on concerns regarding the foundation's financial operations, specifically questioning the legitimacy of its fundraising activities and its involvement in projects situated along the border.
Sontiya has requested that authorities examine whether the foundation’s activities comply with relevant legal regulations governing charitable organizations and public solicitation of funds. The move highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding the transparency of high-profile social assistance groups operating within the country.
For residents and expatriates, this development serves as a reminder of the strict regulatory environment surrounding non-profit organizations and public fundraising in Thailand. While the Gun Jompalang Foundation is widely known for its social advocacy and assistance work, the DSI investigation is currently in its preliminary stage. It remains to be confirmed whether the DSI will accept the case for a full-scale investigation or if the foundation will provide a formal rebuttal to these allegations. No findings of wrongdoing have been established at this time, and the foundation is presumed to be operating under its existing legal status until further notice.
