Lawyer Decha Alleges Involvement of Panadda Wongphudee in Phuket Villa Financial Controversy
Prominent lawyer Decha Kittiwittayanan has publicly questioned the involvement of celebrity Panadda Wongphudee regarding suspicious financial transfers linked to a Phuket pool villa project.
On October 30, 2026, lawyer Decha Kittiwittayanan appeared on the 'Kromma-korn Khao' news program to discuss ongoing investigations into the 'Ongkorn Tham Dee' foundation. The controversy centers on the transfer of over 57 million baht from the foundation to a construction company, which was subsequently moved to the personal account of Athip Anan-surakan, the husband of celebrity Panadda Wongphudee. Decha expressed strong skepticism regarding Panadda's claim that she was unaware the funds were being used for a private pool villa in Phuket rather than a foundation project in Pathum Thani. He argued that given her experience and the presence of legal and media professionals on the foundation's board, it is unlikely she was unaware of the transactions. Decha suggested that if these allegations are proven, the parties involved could face three serious criminal charges. He further speculated that there might be a 'last boss' figure orchestrating the events behind the scenes. For residents and observers, this case highlights potential governance issues within charitable organizations in Thailand. It remains to be confirmed whether formal legal charges will be filed against the individuals involved and what the final audit of the foundation's financial records will reveal regarding the origin and destination of the funds.
