Ex beauty queen accused of taking money meant for disaster victims

6 Nov 2026 • 8:56 PM MYT
The Independent
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Ex beauty queen accused of taking money meant for disaster victims

  • Former Miss Thailand Panadda Wongphudee and her husband have been arrested in Bangkok on suspicion of fraud and money laundering.
  • Investigators are examining around 1bn baht ($30m) raised by her charity, the Do Good Organisation Foundation, which was intended for disaster victims.
  • Authorities have frozen 17 bank accounts and are investigating allegations that public donations were diverted to purchase personal luxury assets.
  • Donated emergency supplies, including bottled water and clothing, were allegedly found stored in a warehouse rather than distributed to flood victims.
  • Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a nationwide review of all registered foundations following the high-profile scandal.

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