Award Show Organizer Dodges Nearly 6 Million Baht Payment Debt

An event organizing company's AE and Art Director, Ms. B Kitikat, filed a complaint on July 6, 2025, at the Sai Yam Tong Rop Roi coordination center in Bangkok's Sai Yam district, seeking justice against a well-known national awards show organizer over an unpaid invoice of nearly 6 million baht. Despite completing and delivering all contracted work, the company has not received payment for over 190 days—more than seven months past the contract deadline—as the client claims to be waiting for sponsor contributions.

Ms. B explained that her company served as the primary organizer for the prestigious awards ceremony in late 2024, managing everything from press conferences to the actual awards broadcast, which honored celebrities, actors, politicians, and professionals from various industries. After the event concluded and all deliverables were submitted, the client's management attempted to negotiate a price reduction despite the work being complete. Subsequent follow-ups through accounting and direct contact with executives yielded only vague promises of updates.

By June 22, management finally cited a major automotive company sponsor as the reason for delays, pledging a clear answer by June 26. When that date passed with no contact, calls went unanswered. Ms. B noted the company had already sent a formal notice in March and suffered serious cash flow problems as a result. She added that this was their first project with this client, whom they had vetted for credibility beforehand. The outstanding debt excludes advance payments the company made for deposits, venue rentals, lighting and sound equipment, and payments to other suppliers who were also affected by the non-payment.