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Boom Panadda Distressed in Custody as Police Seize Luxury Assets

Thai actress Boom Panadda is reportedly distressed in custody, crying for her child according to her lawyer Phet Ekkasit Sanit. Police have searched her condominium and seized luxury goods worth over 10 million baht. Phet denied rumors that he also represents a high-society figure allegedly linked to Boom's finances, confirming he currently acts solely as Boom's counsel.

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Actress Boom Panadda broke down crying for her child while in custody, her lawyer Phet Ekkasit Sanit revealed, confirming he is currently representing only Boom. At 4:30 p.m. on November 11, 2026, Phet gave an interview about his client's mental state, stating that on the first day she was in good spirits, but by the second day she began showing stress, and on the third day she cried out saying she missed her child and was worried about them. Tomorrow will be the first day relatives can visit Boom after registering; Phet said he could not confirm who exactly would visit. When asked if he had spoken with the lawyer for the other party, Got Athip, Phet said they had not spoken at all. Regarding online speculation that Boom's financial trail connects to a famous high-society figure and that Phet would serve as that person's personal lawyer, Phet denied this, stating he currently acts as personal counsel for Boom alone. Today, police from the Central Investigation Bureau searched Boom's condominium and seized designer handbags and jewelry totaling over 10 million baht. When asked if he knew about these assets being kept there, Phet briefly replied that he declined to comment on the matter.

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