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Lawyer Sitthra Boeybangkoet, also known as Lawyer Tum, disclosed by phone at 11:00 a.m. on November 12, 2026, that the case originated from a Facebook page under the name "Sitthra Boeybangkoet, Secretary of the People's Lawyers Foundation Team." The page stated: "Buam Panadda, diamond collector, transferred over 20 million to buy diamonds from Hi-so R.Y.; police urgently searching for diamonds." Sitthra explained the alleged purchases took place across 2025 and 2026, with Panadda Wongphudi (Buam) using foundation funds totaling over 20 million baht to buy diamonds from a high-society woman identified as "R.Y." The transactions were made incrementally, 1-2 million baht at a time, covering loose diamonds, necklaces, and other jewelry. Sitthra declined to reveal further details, stating police likely already have the financial trail. However, Sitthra does not know if any assets have been seized, expressing concern and urging both the public and police to be aware of the information.

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