The State Audit Office reviewed Thai PBS spending for fiscal 2022–2025 (over 5,094 million baht) and flagged problems in outsourced programme production and host/guest fees. It ordered repayment of about 85.22 million baht and disciplinary action against 10 staff. Thai PBS disputes the audit process and has announced a plan to cut costs by 100 million baht a year. For a private SME, the direct effect is minimal. The main lesson is that contracts awarded by direct appointment without competitive pricing, and fees paid without written rules, are being scrutinised. Check your own documentation if you sell to public agencies or media.