Boom Panadda Wongphudee, the actress and television host crowned Miss Thailand in 2000, held a press conference in Bangkok on October 27, 2026, to announce she is divorcing her husband, real estate businessman Got Athip Anantawan. She accused him of conducting an affair with their housekeeper’s 17-year-old daughter and of taking 7 million baht from the family safe. The announcement, made at the MCOT broadcast building on Rama 9 Road, also became the platform for her to deny any involvement in a separate land encroachment scandal tied to her husband.
The press conference drew widespread attention because it fused two stories that had been circulating separately in Thai media: a celebrity marriage breakdown and a criminal probe into the use of protected state land. Panadda appeared alongside her lawyers, Toi Pornsak Vipasaphanont and Ple, and her daughter Andaman. She wept repeatedly as she described what she called years of betrayal and financial strain.
What Boom Panadda Alleged at the October 27 Press Conference
Panadda told reporters that her marriage began to collapse in 2024, while she was pregnant with her son Alex. She said she discovered that her husband had taken the daughter of a household nanny out for beer and later provided financial support to the teenager. The girl was 17 or 18 at the time, according to Panadda’s account.
She also alleged a second affair, this time with a woman she had trusted as a close friend and colleague. That woman, Panadda said, secretly recorded arguments between the couple and threatened to release the audio to make it appear that Panadda was the unfaithful party.
“Got, let’s divorce. You go your way, I go mine. As for the children, I want custody.”
— Boom Panadda Wongphudee, quoted by Thairath
Panadda said she had maintained the appearance of a united family for two years for the sake of her children. She described the decision to speak publicly as unavoidable once the land controversy pulled her private life into the public domain.
The Affair With the Housekeeper’s Daughter: A Timeline
The timeline Panadda presented places the first discovery in 2024, shortly before Alex was born. She said the nanny’s daughter was brought into the household orbit through the child’s caregiver. The relationship allegedly moved from an outing for beer to ongoing financial support.
Panadda did not name the teenager. She framed the age gap and the power imbalance as central to her sense of betrayal. Thai media outlets reported the age as 17 to 18 at the time of the alleged relationship.
The couple separated in 2024 but continued to appear together in public. Panadda said the arrangement was designed to protect Alex and Arthur, the couple’s two young sons, from media scrutiny. That arrangement ended when the land story broke in late October 2026.
The Second Betrayal and the Missing 7 Million Baht
The second alleged affair involved a woman Panadda described as a trusted friend who had worked alongside her for years. According to Panadda, the woman recorded private arguments and used the recordings as leverage. The threat was to circulate the audio and cast Panadda as the adulterer.
Separately, Panadda accused her husband of removing 7 million baht from their home safe. She said the money was a gift from a well-known soap brand to celebrate the births of Alex and Arthur. When she confronted him, she said he replied that he had spent it all.
“He only said, ‘Spent it all.’”
— Boom Panadda Wongphudee, on confronting her husband over the missing cash
Panadda also said creditors had been calling her about her husband’s debts. On October 12, 2026, she alleged, he asked her for 12 million baht. She refused.
The Nakhon Nayok Land Scandal That Broke the Story Open
The divorce announcement followed a Facebook post by the page CSI LA on October 22, 2026. The page alleged that the “muscular husband of a famous female host” had developed more than 100 rai of land in Sri Ka-ang Subdistrict, Ban Na District, Nakhon Nayok Province, into a resort and a trail-running course.
The land sits in an area under state control and is linked to the Royal Thai Army. Panadda said she had never visited the site and had no role in the purchase. She presented a sales contract dated October 5, 2024, valued at 2.5 million baht, which she said did not contain her name.
“I have never even been to that site. You can ask the locals there. I wasn’t allowed to go, but others were.”
— Boom Panadda Wongphudee, on the Nakhon Nayok land
Her husband, Got Athip, has said the land is state property under military care and that he entered into an annual lease arrangement. He denied encroaching on protected forest. Thai authorities have disputed that characterization, saying the land cannot legally be sold or transferred between private parties.
Army and Interior Ministry Investigations
The Royal Thai Army has confirmed it is pursuing legal action. Army spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree said the land in question remains state property and that anyone using it without permission faces prosecution. He said the Army is surveying similar cases across other state land under its care.
The Ministry of Interior opened a separate fact-finding probe into how the land changed hands. Permanent Secretary Arsit Sampanrat appointed a committee chaired by Deputy Permanent Secretary Arocha Nanthamontri with a seven-day deadline. The committee is examining the role of a division director, a C8-level civil servant, in the alleged illegal sale.
“We must first verify the facts about their involvement and whether the land sale actually took place, and how it is connected to Ms. Panadda’s husband. We need the truth to come out, and if wrongdoing is found, disciplinary action will follow.”
— Arsit Sampanrat, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior
Why the Divorce Registration Failed on October 28
Panadda scheduled the divorce registration for 9 a.m. on October 28 at the Bang Phlat District Office in Bangkok. She told reporters she wanted the process to be orderly and amicable. Media crews gathered outside the office before the appointed hour.
Got Athip did not appear. He also did not contact Panadda or her lawyers, according to her team. The registration could not proceed without both parties present.
The no-show leaves Panadda with two paths. She can file for a contested divorce through the courts, or she can wait for her husband to cooperate. Her lawyers have indicated she is prepared to pursue sole custody of Alex and Arthur regardless of the registration outcome.
Foundation Finances Under Scrutiny
The crisis has extended to Panadda’s charitable work. She serves as president of the Ong Korn Tham Dee Foundation, also known as the Foundation for Good Deeds. Critics have questioned whether donations were routed through her personal bank account rather than the foundation’s account. A separate allegation involves 29 million baht transferred to a contractor known as “Pee Ae” for construction work.
Panadda livestreamed a detailed response. She said the money went into buildings intended as a disaster relief center, including storage, parking, and temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence and natural disasters. She showed a land title deed that she said had been transferred to the foundation.
On October 29, the foundation announced that Panadda would temporarily step down as chair while an audit proceeds. The foundation also suspended all donation channels until the review is complete.
Who Is Boom Panadda Wongphudee?
Panadda Wongphudee was born in Bangkok on January 10, 1976. She won Miss Thailand in 2000, the first year the pageant dropped the swimsuit competition and added the title of Thai cultural and tourism ambassador. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Assumption University, a master’s from the University of Wollongong in Australia, and a doctorate from Rangsit University.
Her career spans acting, television hosting, lecturing, writing, and motorsport. She hosts the program “Clear Chat Chat” on Workpoint and has more than 1.5 million followers on TikTok. She has one daughter, Andaman, from a previous marriage. She married Got Athip in 2021, and they have two sons, Alex and Arthur. Got Athip also has three daughters from a previous marriage.
The Business of a Celebrity Divorce
Panadda’s decision to hold the press conference at MCOT, a state-owned broadcaster, gave the story mainstream institutional weight. Thai celebrity divorces rarely receive this level of formal media treatment. The venue choice signaled that she intended to control the narrative rather than let social media speculation set the terms.
She announced a one-month break from “Clear Chat Chat.” Her co-hosts, Tae Naragorn Tiyanon and Sirot Klamphaiboon, have publicly supported her. The break protects the program from advertiser discomfort while the legal cases proceed.
The commercial stakes are significant. Panadda’s brand portfolio includes hosting, endorsements, and foundation work. A prolonged criminal probe into the land deal and a contested divorce could affect future contracts. Her team appears to be betting that transparency, including the livestream on foundation finances, will limit the damage.
Public Reaction and Fan Sentiment
Thai social media has largely sided with Panadda. Fans praised her for naming the alleged betrayals in public and for separating the land case from her marital dispute. The hashtag around her press conference trended through the weekend.
Some commentators have questioned the timing. The divorce announcement came days after the land scandal broke, prompting speculation that the personal revelations were designed to shift attention. Panadda rejected that framing. She said she had been preparing to speak about the marriage before the land story surfaced.
International coverage has picked up the story, particularly in Vietnamese outlets that closely follow Thai entertainment. The combination of a beauty queen, a wealthy husband, a household employee’s daughter, and a forest land probe has given the story unusual cross-border reach.
What Comes Next for Custody and Assets
The immediate legal question is custody. Panadda has said she wants sole custody of Alex and Arthur and intends to raise them away from the financial turmoil. Got Athip has not publicly responded to the custody demand.
The asset division is more complex. The 7 million baht from the safe, the 2.5 million baht land contract, and the foundation transfers are all potential points of dispute. Panadda has said she may sell her house to settle debts and clear her name.
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The Army and Interior Ministry investigations will determine whether criminal charges follow. The foundation audit will determine whether Panadda faces regulatory consequences. The divorce case will determine the financial and familial terms of the split. Each track is moving on a different timeline, and each carries separate reputational risk.
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VVIPTimes will continue tracking the court filings, the custody fight, and the land probe as this story develops.
Sources: kenh14
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