Lawyer Tam Files Complaints Against 12 Charities Over Donation Fraud
Lawyer Sittha 'Tam' Biyabangkot filed complaints with the Central Investigation Bureau against 11 foundations and one association alleging donation fraud, money laundering, and overpriced procurement. He highlighted suspicious drone purchases by the Yam Fha Pan Din Foundation and personal misuse of funds by two other charities. Police are now investigating the allegations, which may involve the Computer Crime Act.
Lawyer Tam submitted evidence to the CIB requesting an investigation into 11 foundations and one association over donation irregularities, raising suspicions about the Yam Fha Pan Din Foundation's purchase of expensive drones and revealing another foundation that would shock society.
At 10:00 AM on November 10, 2026, at the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) headquarters, Sittha Biyabangkot, known as Lawyer Tam, filed complaints against two foundations and one association: the Yam Fha Pan Din Foundation, the Sukon Khong Song Du Hi Foundation, and the Sai Thara Saphan Bun Association of Pound Jakkrit.
Notably, the foundations of Du Hi and Pound Jakkrit showed financial trails indicating personal use of funds, particularly for purchasing contact lenses. Regarding the Yam Fha Pan Din Foundation, while it disclosed its income and expenses — showing how much was donated and spent — which is correct, Lawyer Tam argued this does not prove the organization is clean.
The foundation procured unmanned aerial vehicles at prices higher than market rates. It previously purchased 31 portable drone detection units for over 8 million baht, about 278,200 baht each. Evidence from Assistant Professor Panthip's personal Facebook page showed market prices of 130,000 baht per unit, and bulk purchases could likely be negotiated down to 80,000-90,000 baht each.
Additionally, 20 surveillance drones were purchased for nearly 14 million baht, almost 700,000 baht each. Lawyer Tam claimed identical drones were found on the Cambodian side priced at around 30,000 baht each, and even with accessories would not exceed 100,000 baht. He suspected 100% of components were imported from China before assembly in Thailand, with the Model Aircraft Sports Association and Radio Control providing consultation on the drone production.
He demanded the foundation clarify who manufactured them, which company they were bought from, and their origin. Lawyer Tam stated, "Why do foundations or government agencies buy such expensive items? Don't follow government agencies."
He also questioned why drones handed to the military were tightly covered with plastic sheets — fearing people would learn the true prices, which drone enthusiasts already know.
The charges to be pressed include public fraud, and may involve money laundering and the Computer Crime Act. Currently these are observations and starting points for investigation, not accusations of wrongdoing.
Regarding the complaint against Yam Fha Pan Din Foundation, Lawyer Tam confirmed no one dared investigate before, but he is not afraid because everyone is equal. He demanded they answer questions directly, not evade.
Regarding other foundations like Por Tek Tung or Ruam Katanyu, he did not specifically target any agency but wants all to strictly comply with the law.
Sittha said he does not expect retaliation because he demands equal investigation of all organizations. The Khan Jom Phalang case is currently with the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and officials are working on it.
Regarding the case of Ajarn Beer, Khon Tuen Tham, and Ton O who held a live stream together, they stated they are not angry about being investigated. Sittha said he has no personal issue with them.
