Suksomruay orders probe into Doi Lo village fund embezzlement

Khaosod•Politics•53m ago

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Minister Suksomruay Wantaneekul has ordered a probe into the embezzlement of over 60 million baht from village funds in Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai.

•Suksomruay Wantaneekul ordered an investigation into the embezzlement of over 60 million baht from village funds.
•The incidents occurred in Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai Province.
•The National Village and Urban Community Fund Office (Region 1) conducted the fact-finding mission.
•The investigation was disclosed on July 19, 2026.

•On July 19, 2026, Suksomruay Wantaneekul revealed findings regarding village fund embezzlement in Doi Lo District, Chiang Mai.
•The National Village and Urban Community Fund Office (Region 1) found that funds from several village funds were used for purposes other than intended.
•The funds were taken to be lent out for interest and circulated in unofficial financial systems.
•The embezzlement of over 60 million baht caused widespread damage to fund members.
•Some victims have filed complaints with inquiry officers, and police are pursuing the suspects.
•The National Village and Urban Community Fund Office is coordinating with police, prosecutors, and related agencies to investigate financial trails.
•Suksomruay Wantaneekul stated that legal action will be pursued to the fullest extent without exception if further corruption is found.
•The National Village and Urban Community Fund Office affirmed its commitment to transparency and protecting member interests.

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Suksomruay Wantaneekul(สุขสมรวย วันทนีกุล)

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office.

National Village and Urban Community Fund Office(สำนักงานกองทุนหมู่บ้านและชุมชนเมืองแห่งชาติ)

An agency investigating the embezzlement of village funds and coordinating with police and prosecutors.

Doi Lo District(อำเภอดอยหล่อ)ℹ️

The area in Chiang Mai where the village fund embezzlement occurred.

Chiang Mai Province(จ.เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

The province where Doi Lo District is located.