Kamchanod Foundation Denies Hundred-Million Allegations, Peak Revenue Only 30 Million
Kamchanod Foundation in Udon Thani denies allegations of hundreds of millions in hidden funds, stating peak revenue during the "Nakee" drama craze was only 30 million baht.
The Kamchanod Foundation in Udon Thani has rebutted allegations of hundreds of millions of baht in undisclosed funds, insisting every baht is transparent. During the peak popularity of the TV drama "Nakee," cumulative revenue reached only about 30 million baht. The foundation believes a vested-interest group has filed complaints to seize control.
On October 30, 2026, reporters in Udon Thani covered the case where Ban Non Muang villagers in Ban Muang subdistrict, Ban Dung district, filed complaints against Ranarong Kaewphet with the Ministry of Interior and the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), alleging opaque financial management and suspecting accumulated funds of hundreds of millions.
Foundation acting manager Pongsak Srirachna, also a foundation board member, stated the hundred-million figure is entirely false. At the height of the "Nakee" craze, maximum cumulative income was only around 30 million baht.
Regarding management history, Pongsak explained that locals from Ban Non Muang originally managed the site but faced problems. Later, the district appointed the Ban Muang subdistrict headman and village heads to jointly administer operations, after which affairs proceeded smoothly without issues.
On finances, Pongsak said the system is clear and transparent. Donations and all income are counted daily, with amounts posted publicly for residents and tourists. At month-end, totals are summarized and deposited into bank accounts.
All revenue funds Kamchanod area management, public utility development, and community charity work. Current daily income averages 10,000–20,000 baht depending on visitor numbers. Every expense has supporting documents and clear accounting records.
Pongsak confirmed no hidden or missing funds amounting to hundreds of millions, welcoming transparent inspection. Regarding tree cutting at Kamchanod, he said it involves two Bai Sri vendor groups. The foundation only provides space; the groups previously clashed and now cannot agree, leading one group to cut trees to expand their selling area — a matter between villagers.
Aranya Saenkwa, village head of Moo 11 Ban Non Muang, clarified the tree cutting stemmed from disputes between the Bai Sri vendor groups. Previously, the old Non Muang Kamchanod community enterprise group (old vendors) and a new group that had registered then dissolved agreed to merge under the old group. However, the old group refused to admit all villagers as members, prompting residents to form a new group needing selling space. With limited area already occupied by the old group, the new group cut about 3–4 mango trees to create space beside the old group.
Aranya said they notified the district office and Kamchanod beforehand. The trees were mango, not protected timber. Without cutting, villagers would have no selling space. The other side filed a police report for tree cutting in a national reserved forest. Villagers are ready to explain the full background and want the matter resolved.
