Thai Official Orders Investigation Into 60M Baht Village Fund Theft
Authorities launched an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of 60 million baht from village funds in Chiang Mai's Doi Luang district, where administrators allegedly diverted community money into illegal lending operations charging i
Deputy Prime Minister Suksumrüai Wanthonekul announced on July 19 that an investigation into embezzlement at village funds in Doi Luang district, Chiang Mai has uncovered systematic misuse of member money. Officials found that administrators had diverted community fund money for illegal lending operations, charging interest and cycling cash outside official channels, causing widespread losses to fund members. Victims have already filed complaints with investigators, and police have begun legal proceedings while tracking down suspects. The National Office of Community Fund and Municipality is now working jointly with police, prosecutors, and other agencies to accelerate the investigation, expand the scope of charges, and conduct detailed financial audits. Officials vowed that all involved parties will face full prosecution without leniency, and reaffirmed commitment to protecting fund members' interests through transparency and accountability.
