Thai Prime Minister Orders Nationwide Audit of Foundations

On November 6, 2026, Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul announced a directive for the Ministry of Interior and the Department of Provincial Administration to conduct a nationwide audit of all registered foundations. The Prime Minister expressed concern regarding reports that some organizations may be using their status as charitable entities to solicit public donations for personal gain rather than for the public good. The government intends to verify whether these foundations are operating in accordance with their stated objectives. Foundations found to be using public funds for private interests will face strict legal action. The Prime Minister emphasized that foundations are established to serve the public interest and assist those in need; therefore, any entity failing to meet these standards will be investigated. For residents and visitors, this initiative aims to increase transparency in the charitable sector. While the government has signaled a crackdown on fraudulent activities, the specific list of foundations under investigation and the timeline for the completion of these audits remain to be confirmed. Authorities are currently focusing on identifying organizations that may be exploiting disaster relief or other public causes to collect funds improperly.