Khlong 8 Residents Urge Foundation to Continue Despite Building Suspension

Khlong 8 residents still want the Do Good Organization Foundation, led by Panadda Wongphudi, to continue its work because they see it genuinely helps the public and disaster victims. On November 1, reporters visited the foundation in Lam Phak Kut, Thanyaburi, Pathum Thani, a 50-million-baht project. After Thanyaburi Subdistrict Municipality issued an order suspending construction, alteration, demolition, or removal of anything on site following an inspection that found violations. The premises were deserted; all four buildings were locked, with only a few vans and pickup trucks inside. Reporters tried to contact caretakers but received no response. Later, Thanyaburi District Chief Nopadon Phonchue inspected the site and said that after news reports about the buildings, he coordinated with the municipality to investigate. They found the structures did not match the submitted building permit plans, so the municipality ordered the buildings closed and prohibited moving any items inside. Local resident Phathana, 36, who lives near the foundation, said he was unaware of the inspection details but wants the foundation to continue because he has seen it consistently help the community and disaster victims. He declined to comment on donation transparency. Another resident, Panadda, 26, said before the controversy there was heavy traffic at the foundation, especially during floods, with people donating water and joining merit-making activities. Since the news, it has become very quiet. She also wants the foundation to keep helping society but calls for clear, transparent accounting of donations to restore public trust.