Ex-Miss Thailand arrested over claims charity donations funded luxury lifestyle

A former Miss Thailand and well-known social activist was arrested on Friday alongside her husband, accused of siphoning off money from her charity to buy luxury homes as police examine an estimated 1 billion baht (US$30 million) in donations. Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee, 50, was detained at her Bangkok home early on …

Opens the original publisher in a new tab. Full articles belong to their publishers; a subscription may be required.