Thanyaburi Municipality Suspends Operations at Panadda Wongphudee's Foundation
Local authorities have ordered a halt to activities at the 'Ongkorn Tham Dee' Foundation in Pathum Thani due to discrepancies between the actual structures and approved building permits.
On November 1, 2026, officials from the Thanyaburi Municipality in Pathum Thani province issued an order to suspend operations at the 'Ongkorn Tham Dee' Foundation, led by Dr. Panadda Wongphudee. The facility, which reportedly cost 50 million baht to construct, is currently under scrutiny after inspections revealed that the buildings do not align with the original construction permit applications submitted to local authorities. Following the order, the site has been closed, and officials have prohibited the movement of any items from the premises. Nopadol Pholsue, the Thanyaburi District Chief, confirmed that the municipality has mandated a halt to the use of the buildings and any further construction or modifications. While the site remains quiet and inaccessible to the public, local residents in the Khlong 8 area have expressed support for the foundation, citing its history of providing aid to citizens and disaster victims. For residents and visitors, this situation highlights a regulatory dispute regarding land use and building compliance. It remains to be confirmed how the foundation will address these permit discrepancies and whether the suspension of operations will be temporary or lead to permanent structural changes. No further details regarding the timeline for resolution have been provided by the foundation or municipal authorities.
