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Pheu Thai denies opening flood donation account

Pheu Thai denies opening flood donation account

Thairath•Politics•29m ago

Reader Briefing

Pheu Thai Party clarified that it did not open a bank account for flood donations, only establishing a coordination center for relief supplies.

  • •Pheu Thai Party denied opening a bank account for flood donations in October 2026.
  • •The party clarified that a mentioned Krungsri Ayudhya bank account was closed since October 16, 2019.
  • •Pheu Thai Party established a coordination center at its headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road to collect food and necessities.
  • •The clarification follows reports regarding the People's Party's donation practices and comments by lawyer Noraset Nahongtum.

Overview

  • •The Election Commission reported that the People's Party failed to disclose some donation amounts and did not notify relevant agencies about opening donations.
  • •The Election Commission noted that the People's Party's actions could violate the Organic Act on Political Parties and other laws, potentially leading to party dissolution.
  • •Lawyer Noraset Nahongtum suggested that if the People's Party faces dissolution for flood donations, other parties performing similar actions should also be affected.
  • •Pheu Thai Party stated it did not open a bank account or receive money into any party or individual accounts for flood relief in October 2026.
  • •Pheu Thai Party clarified that the Krungsri Ayudhya bank account cited in news reports had been closed since October 16, 2019.
  • •Pheu Thai Party publicized the Bangkok Bank 'Disaster Restoration Fund' account for those wishing to donate, noting the account is not affiliated with Pheu Thai Party.
  • •Pheu Thai Party established a coordination center at the Pheu Thai Party headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok, to collect and distribute relief items.
  • •Pheu Thai Party stated it acted as a collector of supplies provided by others to send to victims rather than accepting donations under political party law criteria.

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Key Entities

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
A political party that denied opening a bank account for flood donations and established a supply coordination center.
Office of the Election Commission(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)
The agency that reported the People's Party's failure to disclose donation amounts.
People's Party(พรรคประชาชน)
A political party reported by the Election Commission for not disclosing some donation amounts.
Bhumjaithai Party(พรรคภูมิใจไทย)ℹ️
A political party mentioned as opening donations for people in border areas via Kasikornbank.
Democrat Party(พรรคประชาธิปัตย์)
A political party mentioned as opening donations for flood victims via Krungthai Bank.
Krungsri Ayudhya Bank(ธนาคารกรุงศรีอยุธยา)
The bank where a closed account attributed to Pheu Thai Party was mentioned.
Bangkok Bank(ธนาคารกรุงเทพ)ℹ️
The bank that holds the Disaster Restoration Fund account.
Disaster Restoration Fund(กองทุนบูรณะฟื้นฟูอุบัติภัย)
A donation account at Bangkok Bank that Pheu Thai Party publicized for donors.

Person

Noraset Nahongtum(นรเศรษฐ์ นาหนองตูม)
A human rights lawyer who commented on the potential impact of party dissolution regarding donations.

Law

Organic Act on Political Parties(พระราชบัญญัติประกอบรัฐธรรมนูญว่าด้วยพรรคการเมือง)
The law cited regarding potential violations and party dissolution.

Place

Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Bangkok(ถนนวิภาวดีรังสิต กรุงเทพมหานคร)
The location of the Pheu Thai Party headquarters and its coordination center.