She is a volunteer artist who has had the opportunity to collaborate several times with the Good Deeds Foundation. Boom Panadda. For the famous luk thung singer. Ying Thitikarn. Recently, she opened up after learning about the news and events, admitting she was shocked and saddened, never expecting such actions, and confirmed she would not visit Boom Panadda in prison.
Regarding Boom Panadda being taken into custody at the women's correctional facility,
I should give some background. After we met at a friend's event, there was no arrest warrant that day, but now there is. I've seen the news and the daily emerging evidence or information. I feel sad and shocked, never imagining it would come to this point.
Do you still have any feelings about this?
First, I must say that what was done to help those in distress—whether genuinely or possibly fabricated—the result was that people and animals in need received help. That's evident. Whether it was truly done or just created, the outcome was aid to those suffering. We can understand that and remain thankful for the effort. However, seeing the money trail from the foundation and what it was used for makes me not want to believe such things could happen with this woman. I never thought she would dare to do this, something I never imagined or dreamed of, like everyone else.
On the day the police announced the misuse of funds,
I was very saddened; I still feel shaken even now. The proportions were totally unbalanced. As a volunteer, I can honestly say that if I were not fully prepared in every way—health, finances to cover costs myself—I would not do it. I don't want to interfere or be a burden to anyone, especially the foundation, because donors intend their money to help those in need. So why would she dare to do this? Even as a volunteer, I wouldn't want to burden the foundation.
Have you ever felt deceived?
Regarding sincere intentions to go into the field to help with a pure heart, I bless myself and everyone who means well and does good. But looking back, I might have been used more than anything. As a volunteer artist with this organization, it's not just showing up to stand and take photos next to them. Often, if they don't go, I still go because I feel a personal responsibility to give back. I don't know who is suffering—earthquakes, floods, or other disasters—they may have been fans or supporters before, but fundamentally they are fellow citizens. So I choose to give myself to repay the land or those who have supported me. That's all I think about.
Have you ever heard the foundation had less than a million baht in donations?
I've never heard such a phrase personally. But I've heard that during construction, many people or friends inside said, 'This time we'll get the pillars first, or the roof next,' because it depends on the donations coming in. That means donations might come in gradually. It might not sound like much, but progress is slow. I've heard this often from people inside the foundation talking to friends.
Have you ever seen her carrying brand-name items?
If you ask if I've seen her carrying brand-name items, since she was mostly at the worksite, I rarely saw that side. She usually wore the foundation's shirt, sweatpants, and sneakers or boots for wading through water. That's what I saw more. Like bows or shoes, occasionally when we received certificates, I saw some. She lived simply. Sometimes the younger ones would fry eggs in a pan and eat right there together, very plainly.
Did you see the seized counterfeit items the police confiscated?
Oh, that made me even more sad. Was that planned? Did she know in advance? None of that was with me or entrusted to me, I assure you. I confirm that none of those things were with me. And I confirm that every time I went into the field, I paid my own way—tickets, travel, fuel, food. Regarding brand-name items, I also wonder where the genuine ones are. I believe they exist because the money trail leads there, but the items themselves—where are they?
Do you believe this was planned from the start?
Maybe it was planned from the beginning, or maybe not. Or perhaps seeing the money changed her mind. I don't know her true intent. But this event makes me see that money is sharp, no matter who holds it. Personally, I would never be confused or mix things up. I fear sin and shame; I dare not do it. I see it as clean money, but if it's used improperly, it becomes dirty money. The money itself is not wrong, but those who misuse it are.
Will you visit her?
I must say, I became a volunteer artist because I believed in what they did. I spoke as such then, and I still believe in what they do, whether it's true or fabricated, I don't know because no one knew at that time. But now that the evidence is clear, I want to emphasize that the case is in process, and the court has not decided. We can't say what she did wrong, how, or with what intent. We have to wait and see. Given all that has come out, I won't visit. It's better for those closer to her to visit. I'll keep a distance and observe.
Do you want to ask her why?
I want to say she is intelligent. Every gesture, word, and speech shows great intelligence. So I wonder why she didn't use her intelligence properly. Now that this incident is exposed, I want to ask why she chose to use her intelligence and abilities in this way. What happened?
Are you afraid this will make people hesitant to donate to other good foundations?
Definitely. I just wonder why she did this. We don't know. Natural disasters or accidents are always unexpected. This year, Thailand has faced many challenges, and many have gone to affected areas. If this happens now, the greatest sufferers are people and animals. When aid stops somewhere else, it causes more hardship. Aid distribution decreases, and donors might doubt whether their money reaches the needy. That complicates things. It's then the government's duty to help. I hope to see faster, deeper, and wider aid distribution.
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