Thai Party Proposes Urgent Motion to Tighten Control Over Billion-Dollar Donations
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Thai Party Proposes Urgent Motion to Tighten Control Over Billion-Dollar Donations

Thailand's Democrat Party has submitted an urgent motion to parliament calling for stricter oversight of the country's donation system, which handles an estimated 100-150 billion baht annually. The move aims to restore public trust amid recurring fraud cases and protect donors' intentions.

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