TV Host Num Krittachai Testifies Over 1M Baht Foundation Donation
TV host Num Krittachai testified at the Central Investigation Bureau regarding his 1 million baht donation to Boom Panadda's Doing Good Foundation for northern flood relief. He insisted the donation was made with pure intentions and no tax motives, while highlighting contradictory statements between Boom's husband and a contractor about a Phuket house project. Num Krittachai urged all charitable foundations to operate transparently by publishing their financial accounts.
At 3:00 PM on November 3, 2026, at the Central Investigation Bureau headquarters, Num Krittachai, a well-known MC and news anchor, gave an interview regarding his 1 million baht donation to the Doing Good Foundation run by Boom Panadda.
Num Krittachai stated he appeared at the invitation of the Central Investigation Bureau to provide testimony as a witness alongside other entertainment figures such as Phut Aphiwan, Chompoo, and Bella. He submitted bank transfer slips as evidence showing his one-time donation of 1 million baht to the Doing Good Foundation in September 2024, intended for flood victim rehabilitation in the north, likely in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai. He decided to transfer the money without prior notice or fanfare because he saw northern residents suffering urgently. Besides the Doing Good Foundation, he also donated to Gun Jomplang's personal account for the same cause.
Asked how he would feel if the donated money were misused for personal gain like building a mansion, Num Krittachai acknowledged he would feel disappointed if investigations confirm misuse, since the transfer slip clearly stated "flood rehabilitation contribution." However, he currently feels no regret because no definitive finding of misuse has been announced. He emphasized he does not regret the 1 million baht donation at all, as it was made with a pure heart to help society; anyone who misuses funds must bear responsibility for their own actions.
Regarding tax deductions, Num Krittachai said he never considered requesting a receipt for tax purposes or leveraging the donation for business benefit; his sole intent was to help those in distress.
On his relationship with Boom Panadda, he said they have known each other since childhood and adolescence, so he empathizes and wants to offer encouragement, but hopes everything is discussed truthfully. He noted confusion arising from contradictory statements: Boom's husband Got claimed Boom knew nothing about the Phuket house construction, while the contractor stated Boom knew from the start. This raises questions about who is telling the truth. He urged Got to speak clearly and quickly if there are facts, because delayed explanations may lead to more negative public perception, and truth is the best protection for oneself and family. He called for all foundations nationwide to be transparent by disclosing their income and expenditure accounts clearly.
