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Pheu Thai denies illegal flood donation allegations

Pheu Thai denies illegal flood donation allegations

Matichon•Politics•41m ago

Reader Briefing

Pheu Thai Party clarifies it did not open bank accounts for flood donations and only coordinated the collection of physical supplies.

  • •Pheu Thai Party denied reports of receiving monetary donations for flood relief.
  • •The Krungsri Ayudhya bank account mentioned in reports has been closed since October 16, 2019.
  • •Pheu Thai Party established a coordination center at its headquarters to collect essential items for flood victims.
  • •The party clarified that monetary donation publicity was for a Bangkok Bank account called the Disaster Restoration Fund, which is unrelated to Pheu Thai Party.

Overview

  • •News reports alleged that various political parties, including Pheu Thai Party, opened accounts for flood relief donations.
  • •Pheu Thai Party stated that it did not open any bank accounts to receive money for flood relief in October 2026.
  • •Pheu Thai Party confirmed the Krungsri Ayudhya bank account mentioned in news reports was closed on October 16, 2019.
  • •Pheu Thai Party publicized donations to the Disaster Restoration Fund at Bangkok Bank, which is a separate entity not associated with Pheu Thai Party.
  • •Pheu Thai Party established a coordination center at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok to gather food and drinks.
  • •Pheu Thai Party clarified that gathering physical items for victims is not considered receiving donations under political party laws.
  • •Pheu Thai Party emphasized that all assistance activities must comply with legal requirements.

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Key Entities

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
A political party that denied opening bank accounts for flood donations and operated a relief coordination center.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
A political party mentioned in reports by the Election Commission regarding undisclosed donation amounts.
Election Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)
The agency that reported on the People's Party's failure to disclose some donation amounts.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party mentioned as having accepted donations via Kasikornbank for border area assistance.
Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)
A political party mentioned as having accepted flood relief donations via Krungthai Bank.
Kasikornbank(ธนาคารกสิกรไทย)ℹ️
The bank used by Bhumjaithai Party for donations.
Krungsri Ayudhya Bank(ธนาคารกรุงศรีอยุธยา)
The bank where Pheu Thai Party had an account that was closed on October 16, 2019.
Krungthai Bank(ธนาคารกรุงไทย)ℹ️
The bank used by Democrat Party for donations.
Bangkok Bank(ธนาคารกรุงเทพ)ℹ️
The bank hosting the Disaster Restoration Fund account.
Disaster Restoration Fund(กองทุนบูรณะฟื้นฟูอุบัติภัย)
A donation fund at Bangkok Bank that Pheu Thai Party encouraged people to contribute to.

Person

Noraseth Nanongtum(นรเศรษฐ์ นาหนองตูม)
A human rights lawyer who commented on the potential impact of party dissolution over flood donations.

Law

Organic Act on Political Parties(พระราชบัญญัติประกอบรัฐธรรมนูญว่าด้วยพรรคการเมือง)
The law regarding political party donations and operations mentioned in the reports.
Public Solicitation Control Act(พระราชบัญญัติให้ควบคุมการเรี่ยไร)
A law mentioned in relation to potential violations by the People's Party.
Criminal Code on Public Fraud(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญาฐานฉ้อโกงประชาชน)
A legal basis mentioned regarding potential charges for incorrect donation handling.
Money Laundering Offenses(ความผิดเกี่ยวกับการฟอกเงิน)
A legal category mentioned as a risk for parties not disclosing donations.

Place

Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok(ถนนวิภาวดีรังสิต กทม.)
The location of the Pheu Thai Party headquarters.