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Forensic expert questions Premchai acquittal of panther carcass possession

13 Sept 19:42 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Kanita Ouitavon, chief of the Wildlife Forensic Science Unit, publicly questioned the Thong Pha Phume court's acquittal of construction tycoon Premchai Karnasuta on the panther carcass possession charge.
Dr. Kanita cited overwhelming forensic evidence, including panther skin, soup, bones, and bloodstains, all linking to a single panther and clearly indicating hunting, killing, cooking, and a cover-up attempt.
Despite the expert's concerns, Premchai was convicted only of carrying firearms without a permit, possessing a grey pheasant carcass, and abetting illegal hunting, receiving a 16-month sentence and subsequent bail.
Both the Natural Resources Minister and the Office of the Attorney-General are reviewing the verdict and considering an appeal regarding the dismissal of the panther carcass possession charge.

Yesterday 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap faces intense scrutiny over her husband’s substantial 1.84 billion baht wealth, with opposition lawmakers alleging connections to international scam networks.
A significant portion of her husband, Taiyang Zhang's, declared assets includes a 1.44 billion baht loan to the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which still owes him 1.34 billion baht.
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome accused Suchada's husband of links to online scam networks and gambling sites, prompting Suchada to vehemently deny the claims, demand evidence, and file a defamation complaint.
Taiyang Zhang's background includes co-founding Ren Protocol, later sold to Alameda Research (linked to the FTX collapse), and some of his former associates have been convicted in crypto company failures.
Suchada, a former actress and first-time MP, maintains her husband's innocence, while her party leaders have distanced themselves from the allegations, deeming it a private matter.