Jurin steps into biggest limelight

23 Sept 01:43 Key points summarised by AI

Jurin Laksanawisit, a seasoned "utility player" in the Democrat Party, emerges as a top contender for party chief following Abhisit Vejjajiva's resignation.
With a career spanning 10 terms as an MP and multiple ministerial positions, Jurin brings extensive political experience to his potential leadership role.
As a key figure from the party's southern stronghold, Jurin now faces the critical task of revitalizing the Democrat Party after recent electoral setbacks.
Jurin's diverse background includes working as a political cartoonist and a prolific travel writer, highlighting his versatility beyond traditional politics.

Suchada: Meet the reluctant star of Thailand’s cryptic crypto drama

Today 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.