Building Collapse Survivor Thanks Bum Panadda Amid Controversy
A survivor of the State Audit Office building collapse publicly thanked actress Bum Panadda for giving him and others 10,000 baht each when official aid had not yet arrived. The gesture comes as Bum faces legal charges related to an illegal lottery network, sparking heated debate online over whether gratitude for personal kindness can be separated from her alleged crimes.
A young man posted a video and photos thanking actress Bum Panadda for giving him a second chance at life after he survived a building collapse. He acknowledged her recent legal troubles, writing, "Wrong is wrong, but I only spoke up because she gave me a new life." In the clip, he explained that when the State Audit Office building collapsed, Bum was the only one who stepped in to give him and others 10,000 baht each from her own pocket while official compensation had not yet arrived. He said he didn't know her motives but emphasized she was the only one who helped. Social media erupted with divided comments — some supporting his gratitude, saying good deeds should be acknowledged separately from wrongdoing. Others disagreed, arguing that 10,000 baht doesn't buy forgiveness, questioning whether the money came from her alleged lottery scam, and accusing him of being complicit. The post originated from the account 'bank_ggg,' which also features lottery predictions.
