Lawyer Sirikwan Nilkarn Announces Resignation from Ongkorn Thamdee Foundation
Sirikwan Nilkarn, a legal advisor for the Ongkorn Thamdee Foundation, has announced her intention to resign amid ongoing controversy, asserting she never handled the organization's finances.
On October 30, 2026, Sirikwan Nilkarn, widely known as 'Lawyer Ple,' publicly announced her intention to resign from her position as a legal advisor and board member of the Ongkorn Thamdee Foundation. In a statement reported by Khaosod Online, she emphasized that her role within the foundation was strictly limited to providing pro bono legal assistance for cases involving sexual assault, family disputes, and child protection, as well as coordinating disaster relief efforts. She explicitly denied any involvement in the foundation's financial management. Expressing significant personal distress regarding the current situation surrounding the organization, she stated that she is now prioritizing the protection of her professional reputation. As a qualified lawyer with credentials from Thammasat University, she affirmed her commitment to professional ethics and expressed her readiness to prove her innocence regarding any allegations. For residents and observers, this development highlights internal shifts within a prominent social welfare organization. It remains to be confirmed how this resignation will impact the foundation's ongoing operations and whether further investigations will clarify the financial matters currently under public scrutiny.
