Police to Rule Suspect Status for Boom Panadda, Hi-So Raya Monday
Police are nearing the end of questioning in the 'Boom Panadda' and 'Hi-So Raya' cases, with a decision on whether to change the status of key figures to suspects expected Monday afternoon. Investigators have questioned all four foundation committee members and most land sellers, while preparing to examine seized luxury jewelry and trace substantial financial transactions through personal and foundation accounts. Hi-So Raya is expected to provide information next week, after which experts will verify the authenticity of confiscated jewelry and branded bags.
Awaiting Monday! Police to adjust suspect status in two cases involving 'Boom Panadda' and 'Hi-So Raya'; money trail explanation set for next week. Preparing to invite experts to examine seized luxury jewelry. On November 13, 2026, Pol. Col. Tassanapoom Charoenprachya, Commander of the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD), disclosed progress on questioning the Good Deeds Organization Foundation committee members and related parties. He stated that all four foundation committee members have now given statements. Regarding land sellers and owners, preliminary questioning has covered the owner of the foundation's founding land in Khlong 8, Pathum Thani, the pool villa land in Phuket, and several other plots. Investigators have nearly finished questioning the land sellers. Only the lands under the names 'Boom Panadda' and 'Got Athip' remain, where they are being asked to explain the purchase/sale transactions and payments. Regarding the two suspects' case proceedings, Pol. Col. Tassanapoom said after questioning concludes, a meeting will be held to vote on whether to change the status of 'Ongorn Aphiwut' and all four foundation committee members. Clarity is expected on Monday, November 16, in the afternoon, as to who will have their status changed. On the Hi-So Raya case, Pol. Col. Tassanapoom said the individual has already coordinated contact and is expected to provide information next week. As for how much the money trail amounts to, he acknowledged it is substantial but cannot disclose figures. The individual is currently preparing documents and evidence of money transfers because transactions were found through both Boom Panadda's personal accounts and the Good Deeds Organization Foundation accounts, requiring comprehensive evidence gathering for questioning. After Hi-So Raya provides information, experts or the Gem and Jewelry Institute will be brought in to examine the seized luxury jewelry to prove whether it is genuine or fake. The examination will follow the same process as the branded handbags seized earlier. Two batches of branded handbags have been seized and sent to the brand owners for verification.
