Bangkok:The investigation has revealed that Boom Panadda intentionally embezzled over 520 million baht in donations for personal use, as stated by the commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division.
According to Thai News Agency, the investigation found that a significant amount of money was transferred between 2024 and 2025. At a press conference, Police Major General Suwat Saengnum and Police Major General Pattapoom Jarupraj, along with other officers, announced the progress of the case involving the "Doing Good" Foundation and the search of four locations following the arrest of Boom Panadda and her husband, Athip Anantawan.
The Central Investigation Bureau has been investigating the charitable organization for accepting donations and misusing funds. The investigation uncovered clear evidence of embezzlement, constituting fraud and violations of the Computer Crime Act, leading to a money laundering charge. Boom Panadda opened three bank accounts to receive donations, where she was the sole signatory. Since 2015, she solicited donations totaling over 815 million baht, transferring funds from the foundation's accounts to personal accounts and those of close associates.
The audit showed that the organization's first account had over 600 million baht, used in various activities totaling 527 million baht. Nine additional bank accounts were opened, facilitating the transfer of 243 million baht to various individuals, including her husband and father. Transactions included life insurance policies, mutual funds, and luxury items. Withdrawals and credit card payments accounted for significant sums.
The second account had donations totaling over 196 million baht, with significant transfers to her husband's account used for personal expenses. The third account, meant for the Good Deeds Foundation, saw donations of over 9 million baht transferred to Boom Panadda's personal account and others. Boom Panadda denied the charges but admitted to misappropriating funds; her husband claimed he acted on her instructions.
Searches yielded evidence including vehicles, designer goods, firearms, electronic devices, and financial documents. Investigators plan to summon individuals involved in receiving funds for questioning. Despite Boom Panadda filing a lawsuit against her husband for fraud, they remain together. Pookie Sritanya, a TV presenter, will file a police report against Boom Panadda as a victim.
The Police Cyber Crime Division stated that the "Good Deeds Foundation" is not illegal but failed to comply with regulations. The Economic Crime Suppression Division confirmed there is no "Last Boss," but many beneficiaries of the funds are considered as such.