Chang Ae and Lawyer Kung Testify as Witnesses Foundation Funds of 75 Million Baht Found in Account - Thairath English
"Chang Ae and Lawyer Kung" have testified as witnesses, with initial findings showing that 75 million baht from the foundation was deposited into an account. It was revealed that the project was initially planned as a vacation home before being changed to a pool villa.
On 3 Nov 2026 at 20:40 GMT+7, "Chang Ae Aphichat" along with Lawyer Kung arrived at the Crime Suppression Division to testify as witnesses regarding the transfer of funds from the Tum Dee Foundation.
Lawyer Kung disclosed that they were contacted by the Crime Suppression Division to provide witness testimony. Because investigators required urgent information, he and Chang Ae promptly came to meet the investigators that evening.
Regarding preparation as witnesses, Lawyer Kung said they did not prepare extensively but were ready to answer questions based on facts as requested by the investigators. They also brought evidence such as bank statements and LINE chats to submit to authorities to support the case and the legal process. At this stage, they remain witnesses and will provide testimony based on all factual evidence available.
When asked about the funds transferred into the account, Lawyer Kung stated that examination found a total of about 63 million baht transferred from the foundation into Chang Ae's personal and company accounts, with an additional approximately 12 million baht in cash, totaling 75 million baht.
Regarding the legal process, if the investigation ultimately finds wrongdoing, the individuals must face the consequences. If there is no wrongdoing and clear evidence exists, matters will be resolved according to the facts. Lawyer Kung emphasized that he acts as a lawyer and fully cooperates with police to reveal the truth.
Chang Ae Aphichat revealed he has been heavily stressed and sleepless for several nights. He expressed regret over the incident and felt it had become a problem he did not want to reach this point. He affirmed that from the start on 4 March until now, he has genuinely intended to build pool villas for a joint business, with no hidden agendas or interests beyond profit from sales.
Mr. Ae recounted the project's origin, stating it was initially intended as a vacation home before later being changed to eight pool villas. It was a joint investment with Boom and Gott. He said he had consistently brought clients and interested parties to view the project and was very proud of it. However, when problems and legal cases arose, he felt saddened that good intentions turned into legal issues and harmed relationships.
Regarding his relationship with Boom and Gott, Ae stated that since August, they had not contacted each other due to difficulty reaching them and changes in phone numbers. He had tried calling but received no answer or had signal issues, preventing discussion or clarification, despite his wish to explain and clarify all facts.
On legal accusations, Ae said he is prepared to undergo investigation and fully cooperate with police to prove his innocence. He is ready to accept the outcome according to the justice process and apologized to Boom and Gott for the escalation and impact of the situation.
Ae confirmed he met Boom once at the construction site, and they dined together at a restaurant. After losing contact, he called Boom several times to discuss the outstanding 1.2 million baht owed for pool villa construction fees.
