Pakorn to tighten foundation disclosure regulations

Thairath•Politics•9m ago

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Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt plans to revise Ministry of Interior regulations to increase transparency for foundations through mandatory online financial disclosures.

•Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt discussed revising regulations to control foundations on November 13, 2026.
•The proposed changes include requiring foundations to post balance sheets and compensation details on the Department of Provincial Administration website.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt clarified that political party donations are not considered solicitation (ria-rai) but should not enter personal accounts.

Overview

•Deputy Prime Minister Pakorn Nilprapunt spoke at Government House on November 13, 2026.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt plans to discuss revising ministerial regulations with Deputy Minister of Interior Phonphi Suwannachawi.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt stated that existing regulations are outdated and the decentralized registration process makes monitoring financial reports difficult.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt suggested that mandatory online disclosure of income, expenses, and compensation would increase transparency and provide evidence for legal action against fraud.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt noted that the power to revoke a foundation already exists under the Civil and Commercial Code if the foundation behaves incorrectly or is dangerous.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt stated that the Ministry of Interior must coordinate with the PACC and AMLO in cases of fraudulent behavior.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt asserted that political party donations are categorized as receiving donations rather than solicitation.
•Pakorn Nilprapunt stated that donations should not be deposited into personal accounts as it raises questions regarding income and tax obligations.

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Key Entities

Person

Pakorn Nilprapunt(ปกรณ์ นิลประพันธ์)

Deputy Prime Minister who is proposing the overhaul of foundation regulations.

Phonphi Suwannachawi(พลพีร์ สุวรรณฉวี)

Deputy Minister of Interior who Pakorn Nilprapunt intends to consult regarding foundation issues.

Organization

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

The ministry responsible for foundation registration and the regulations being considered for revision.

Department of Provincial Administration(กรมการปกครอง)ℹ️

The agency whose website would be used to disclose foundation details.

Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการทุจริตในภาครัฐ (ป.ป.ท.))

An agency the Ministry of Interior would coordinate with in cases of fraud.

Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการป้องกันและปราบปรามการฟอกเงิน (ปปง.))

An agency the Ministry of Interior would coordinate with in cases of fraud.

Election Commission of Thailand (ECT)(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง (กกต.))

The body that received a letter from the Office of the Prime Minister regarding political party donations.

Office of the Prime Minister(สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี)

The office that sent a letter to the Election Commission of Thailand.

Place

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Pakorn Nilprapunt gave his statements on November 13, 2026.

Law

Civil and Commercial Code(ประมวลกฎหมายแพ่งและพาณิชย์)

The law containing the authority to revoke foundations.