“I shall reign in righteousness for the benefits of the people”

14 Sept 02:50 Key points summarised by AI

King Maha Vajiralongkorn declared his commitment to "reign in righteousness for the benefits of the people forever," vowing to continue, preserve, and expand past achievements.
He was officially crowned the 10th Monarch of the Chakri dynasty during an elaborate Coronation Ceremony at the Royal Grand Palace.
The ceremony featured sacred rituals, including the Song Marutha Bhisek Purification Ceremony using water from nine sources, and an Anointing Ceremony attended by key representatives.
Upon receiving the gem-studded crown, King Maha Vajiralongkorn formally ascended the throne, with temple bells ringing throughout the Kingdom.

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.