NACC to Probe Foundations Linked to State Officials
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate charitable foundations only when state officials are implicated in misconduct, following a directive from Minister Pharadej Prissanantakul for swift and transparent action. Secretary-General Phummiset Ketsuk clarified that the Ministry of Interior remains the primary regulator, while NACC focuses on potential dereliction of duty by officials in foundation operations.
At 08:50 on November 10, 2026, at Government House, NACC Secretary-General Phummiset Ketsuk addressed recent findings of foundation funds being misused. He stated that most foundation issues are private matters handled under existing law, and NACC has no role unless state officials are involved. However, if any state officials are found connected to wrongdoing, it becomes NACC's duty to act.
At 09:40, after meeting Minister Pharadej Prissanantakul, Phummiset said he received policy instructions regarding foundations currently under scrutiny. If NACC discovers state official involvement, it must take decisive action with speed and transparency, noting that foundation establishment requires approval and ongoing procedural checks.
Asked about coordination with the Ministry of Interior, Phummiset said the ministry, as the legal supervisory body, would act first. NACC will separately investigate whether any state officials neglected duties or violated regulations during foundation processes, and will proceed with its own verification.
