Kham Chanod Foundation Denies Financial Mismanagement Allegations
The Kham Chanod Foundation has refuted claims of holding 100 million baht in funds, asserting that its peak revenue was significantly lower and that its financial operations are transparent.
The Kham Chanod Foundation, a prominent site in Udon Thani, has officially denied allegations of financial mismanagement following complaints filed by local residents with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the Ministry of Interior. Critics had claimed that the foundation was managing accumulated funds reaching 100 million baht and demanded an urgent investigation into its transparency.
In response, Pongsak Srichana, the acting manager and a board member of the foundation, stated that the claims are entirely false. He clarified that even during the site's peak popularity—coinciding with the broadcast of the television series 'Nakee'—the total accumulated revenue reached only approximately 30 million baht. Srichana emphasized that the foundation’s financial management has been orderly since the local district administration appointed village heads to oversee operations. He further explained that all donations are counted daily, publicly displayed for visitors, and deposited into bank accounts at the end of each month.
For residents and visitors, this situation highlights ongoing administrative oversight at one of Thailand's most popular spiritual tourism destinations. While the foundation maintains that its processes are transparent, the matter remains under scrutiny as authorities review the complaints submitted by the local group. Further confirmation regarding the outcome of the DSI and Ministry of Interior inquiries is pending.
