Watchdog Thailand Foundation Addresses Donation Fund Transfer Controversy

The Watchdog Thailand Foundation (WDT) has issued a formal statement regarding allegations raised on the 'Hone-Krasae' television program on November 12, 2026. The program highlighted that donation funds had been transferred from the foundation's account to the current president's account, leaving the original balance at zero. According to the WDT, this action was taken by the new board of directors to safeguard public donations. The foundation alleges that a former treasurer, identified as Mrs. Wannathat Saengdara, had been making unauthorized withdrawals from the foundation's accounts for several years without providing expenditure reports. The board stated that as long as the individual retained access to the foundation's primary digital banking applications, there was a significant risk of further unauthorized fund depletion. Consequently, the board mandated the transfer of remaining funds to their direct control to ensure proper management and prevent further financial irregularities. The foundation maintains that these funds were not used for the personal benefit of the current president, but were secured to protect the organization's assets. For residents and observers, this situation underscores ongoing internal governance disputes within the organization. It remains to be confirmed whether further legal investigations will be launched into the alleged financial mismanagement by the former treasurer.