Former Miss Thailand 'Boom' and Husband Detained for 12 Days Amid Charity Fund Misappropriation Probe
Thai police have arrested former Miss Thailand and TV presenter Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee and her husband, seeking a 12-day detention. They face charges including public fraud, false computer data entry, and money laundering, in connection with alleged misappropriation of over 527 million baht in charity donations.
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