Oysri Files Police Complaint Over Foundation's Phuket Villa Funds
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Lawyer Oysri Bunyachan Saengsri, accompanied by legal counsel and a governance expert, filed a complaint at the Central Investigation Bureau on October 30, 2024, demanding a probe into the finances of the Good Deeds Organization Foundation led by Panadda "Bum" Wongphudee. The complaint centers on allegations that public donations were misused to construct a pool villa in Phuket, and requests a thorough investigation into the foundation's financial trails, approval processes, and all individuals involved in managing donated funds.
Oysri stated the key issue is whether donations were diverted from their intended charitable purposes, potentially harming donors who trusted the nationwide foundation. She questioned how a pool villa in Phuket aligns with the foundation's mission of aiding people in distress, arguing such a property does not serve a primary public welfare purpose. Oysri demanded authorities trace the source of funds and the specific purpose of each expenditure.
Regarding Panadda's claim that documents may have been forged or actions taken without her knowledge, Oysri insisted Panadda must present evidence and witnesses to prove forgery if true. She also expressed skepticism about Panadda's claim of being unaware of certain foundation operations, noting that as the long-time president and driving force, Panadda had a duty to oversee donation spending closely.
Oysri outlined standard foundation governance: expenditures over 500,000 baht require a meeting agenda, formal resolutions, and signatures from a majority of the board. With multiple transfers exceeding 500,000 baht to outside parties with no clear link to the foundation's public benefit work, she demanded verification of whether each transfer followed proper approval procedures, whether meetings actually occurred, and who authorized the disbursements. If funds were withdrawn without board approval as required, both Panadda as president and the board members would bear responsibility.
