Bangkok:The president of the "Want to Protect the Land" Foundation has taken legal action against "Lawyer Tum," accusing him of making false allegations regarding the purchase of drones.
According to Thai News Agency, the president filed a police report against Mr. Sittha Biabangkerd, also known as "Lawyer Tum," for allegedly submitting a false report. This legal step comes after Lawyer Tum's previous lawsuit against the Guardians of the Land Foundation, accusing it of fraud and money laundering, among other charges. The foundation's president, Mr. Panthep Puapongsak, refuted the claims about inflated drone prices and substandard equipment provided to the military, prompting his counter-suit.
Mr. Panthep detailed that the foundation's transactions with the military were transparent, with all donations made through bank transfers. He emphasized that the drones were made of carbon fiber, not PVC, as allegedly claimed, and complied with the Ministry of Defense's specifications. Documentation and evidence, including specifications and training instructions, were disclosed in press conferences and live broadcasts, asserting that all procedures followed were above board.
Addressing other allegations, Mr. Panthep clarified that funds donated to the foundation were managed in separate accounts and were not used for the drone purchases. He mentioned that additional legal support was required due to the volume of public complaints and significant cases handled by the foundation. This necessitated hiring more lawyers to manage the workload effectively. Despite mockery involving elf ears by "Lawyer Tum," Mr. Panthep expressed no concern over such actions.