Famous Event Organizer Responds to 6 Million Baht Payment Dispute

Matichon•General•14d ago

Reader Briefing

A prominent event organizer refutes claims of withholding 6 million baht, citing service deficiencies and ongoing accounting procedures.

•A company has filed a complaint alleging non-payment of nearly 6 million baht by a renowned national award event organizer.
•The organizer, Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025, claims the dispute stems from the event organizer's failure to meet contractual scope and standards, particularly regarding live broadcasting issues.
•The organizer states that their internal accounting processes and contractual obligations prevent immediate full payment until discrepancies are resolved and necessary documentation, like a credit note, is received from the other party.

Overview

•The dispute arose after an organizer was allegedly owed nearly 6 million baht for services provided to a renowned event.
•The organizing committee claims the dispute is due to the organizer's failure to meet the scope of work and standards, specifically citing issues with the live broadcast system.
•The organizing committee deployed over 50 internal staff to support the event due to perceived understaffing by the organizer.
•The organizing committee states this is a unique dispute, as they have historically maintained good payment practices over 9 years of organizing the event.
•The organizing committee is awaiting a credit note from the organizer to reconcile payment amounts based on actual services and damages.
•The organizing committee asserts they have not refused or evaded payment but are in the process of adjusting the outstanding balance.
•The organizing committee believes the organizer's shortcomings have impacted the event's quality, reputation, and incurred additional costs for remediation.
•Upon receiving the necessary credit note, the organizing committee is prepared to process the remaining payment as mutually agreed.

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Key Quotes

Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025 Organizing Committee

"We confirm that the awards ceremony is a project the company has organized continuously for 9 years. Throughout this time, the company has fulfilled its commitments to organizers, partners, and business associates responsibly, transparently, and adhering to principles of good governance."

บริษัทฯ ขอเรียนยืนยันว่า งานมอบรางวัลดังกล่าวเป็นโครงการที่บริษัทฯจัดขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่องเป็นปีที่ 9 โดยตลอดระยะเวลาที่ผ่านมา บริษัทฯ ได้ปฏิบัติตามภาระผูกพันต่อออแกไนซ์ คู่ค้า และพันธมิตรทางธุรกิจด้วยความรับผิดชอบ โปร่งใส และยึดมั่นในหลักธรรมาภิบาลมาโดยตลอด

Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025 Organizing Committee

"This incident is a specific dispute currently undergoing the company's agreement and accounting procedures."

กรณีที่เกิดขึ้นในครั้งนี้จึงเป็นข้อพิพาทเฉพาะกรณี ซึ่งอยู่ระหว่างการดําเนินการตามขั้นตอนของข้อตกลงและกระบวนการทางบัญชีของบริษัทฯ

Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025 Organizing Committee

"The company therefore had to allocate over 50 internal personnel to support operations at various points to ensure the event could proceed."

บริษัทฯ จึงจําเป็นต้องจัดสรรบุคลากรภายในกว่า 50 คน เข้าสนับสนุนการปฏิบัติงานในหลายจุด เพื่อให้การจัดงานสามารถดําเนินต่อไปได้

Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025 Organizing Committee

"We wish to confirm that the company has not refused or avoided payment to the contractor. Currently, adjustments are being made based on the agreed conclusions."

บริษัทฯ ขอเรียนยืนยันว่า บริษัทฯ มิได้ปฏิเสธหรือหลีกเลี่ยงการชําระเงินแก่คู่สัญญาแต่อย่างใด ปัจจุบันการ ดําเนินการอยู่ระหว่างการปรับยอดตามข้อสรุปที่ได้หารือร่วมกัน

Key Entities

Person

Ms. B. Kitikant(น.ส.บี กิติกานต์)

AE and Art Director of an event organizing company who filed a complaint regarding unpaid wages.

Organization

Event Organizer Company(บริษัทออร์แกไนเซอร์)

The company that allegedly owes nearly 6 million baht in unpaid wages for organizing an event.

Famous National Award Event Organizer Company(บริษัทผู้จัดงานมอบรางวัลระดับประเทศชื่อดัง)

The company that allegedly owes nearly 6 million baht in unpaid wages for organizing an event.

Sai Mai Tong Rod Page(เพจสายไหมต้องรอด)

A Facebook page that received a complaint from an event organizer regarding alleged non-payment.

Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025 Organizing Committee(คณะผู้จัดงาน Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025)

The organizing committee that issued a statement clarifying issues regarding a payment dispute with an event organizer.

Thai Jayenai Group Public Company Limited(บริษัท ไทยเจียระไน กรุ๊ป จํากัด (มหาชน))

The parent company operating the Thailand Headlines Person of the Year 2025 event.