Lawyer Meets Bum Panadda After Overnight Police Interrogation
Lawyer Phet visited the Central Investigation Bureau to meet client Bum Panadda after she endured overnight interrogation. Police plan to seek detention for both Bum and co-suspect Got Athip at the Criminal Court today, opposing bail citing witness tampering risks and severe penalties. Authorities also seized 18 bank accounts worth 102 million baht and property contracts as the investigation into asset origins intensifies.
At 6:30 AM on November 7, 2026, Ekasit Srisonk, known as Lawyer Phet, attorney for Bum Panadda, arrived at the Central Investigation Bureau to meet his client and investigators. Throughout the previous night, investigators interrogated Bum Panadda before detaining her in a holding room at the front building, the Central Investigation Bureau Complaint Center. This morning, investigators will conduct additional questioning. Lawyer Phet stated he has not yet met his client, so he does not know if she is stressed, worried, or managed to rest. Regarding bail, he must consult with his client again before presenting her to court. Lawyer Phet said Bum has come to terms with what happened and is ready to face whatever comes next. Meanwhile, police are preparing to take both suspects — Athip Anantawan, alias Got, and Bum Panadda Wongphudee — to the Criminal Court for detention around 10:00 AM today, opposing bail on grounds the suspects might tamper with key witnesses and the case carries severe penalties that could affect the investigation if they are released. Meanwhile, Pol. Maj. Gen. Samran Nuanma, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police, visited to oversee the case's thoroughness, emphasizing justice for all parties and maximum public benefit. News on Bum Panadda: Police oppose bail, seize 18 accounts worth 102 million baht from Bum Panadda and Got Athip, confiscate house and land contracts, accelerate investigation into asset origins.
