CIB Links Buam Pannada to Chiang Mai Jewelry Store Transactions
The Central Investigation Bureau has discovered financial transactions linking Buam Pannada to a well-known Chiang Mai jewelry store, involving both her personal and foundation accounts. The store owner has agreed to cooperate and provide transaction details next week. Police also seized jewelry and luxury handbags, and are questioning witnesses including lawyer Apple Sirikwan Nilakorn.
On November 12 at the Central Investigation Bureau, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thasphum Charuphrachya, Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division, disclosed progress in examining the financial trail and assets of Pannada Wongphudi. The latest findings show a financial connection to a high-society woman who owns a renowned jewelry store in Chiang Mai.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Thasphum stated that investigations uncovered financial transactions between the jewelry store and both the Thamdee Foundation account and Pannada's personal account. The store has preliminarily coordinated with police to submit information next week, bringing details of each purchase and sale along with jewelry certificates for officers to verify the origin of goods and trace money transfers. The transaction period between Pannada and the store appears to be around 2024-2025, but documents must be reviewed thoroughly as the store compiles records.
Regarding jewelry seized on November 11, police have not yet confirmed if it came from that store. Once the store provides information, police will invite them to examine the seized items and will also coordinate with experts from the Diamond Association for further verification.
For the branded handbags seized in the second lot from two condominiums on November 11, preliminary checks suggest most are genuine, according to the Deputy CIB Chief, but official confirmation is pending.
Lawyer Apple Sirikwan Nilakorn, former legal advisor to the Thamdee Foundation, gave testimony today. Police also questioned two landowners who submitted financial documents and land sale contracts. This is Lawyer Apple's first appearance before investigators since 11:00 AM. Her involvement in the case cannot be concluded yet, as all four foundation committee members must be questioned first, expected to finish this week. Early next week, a meeting will determine each person's role to decide on additional charges or arrest warrants.
News Team, November 12, 2026.
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