The Flooding in Thailand have led to many people taking to scams to make a better living. Water donated was sold, boats donated was sold in short time hotels, money donated never reached the victims of the floods and the list very long.
In Thailand it is very difficult to set up a real charity and the charity that do exists do not show that much when these kind of things happening. The Thai government do not really have control over the money that flows in the private accounts that circulate on the internet and magazines. The Thai government can hardly control the money they use for the flood victims how could they control the private sector.
In Bangkok foreigners are walking around and asking for donations and they have probably nothing to do with the flooding aid but they make a living out of it.
So how can you avoid scams?
If your local charity doing something donate to them, they are known to you and you know they are legit.
If someone you know or your company is doing a hands on donation ask them to give a helping hand. You will see the donations being handed over and see the joy on people’s faces.
Avoid sending money to private bank accounts that you have no idea who is the owner and is totally out of your control.
Do not give money to people coming to knock on your door asking for donations.
If your company want to give a bigger donation, ask the Army to help you take it to the people who need it and make sure you brand the stuff with your company logo. Not because you want to brag about it but to avoid people resale donated goods.
Just because you have a good moral and good standard does not mean other people have the same high values as you have. Some people would do anything and I mean anything to make a profit from the flood aid.
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