Absent Prayut heavily criticized in parliament as unfit to be next PM

14 Sept 05:28 Key points summarised by AI

Opposition MPs heavily criticized Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in parliament, deeming him unfit for the next term due to his role in the 2014 coup, alleged media oppression, and suppression of free speech.
Accusations included ordering TV stations off-air 14 times, suppressing over 200 cases of free expression, and using special powers under Section 44.
Critics emphasized his lack of democratic spirit, arguing a coup leader should not govern a democratic nation.
Palang Pracharat MPs and senators defended Prayut, asserting the 2014 coup was a necessary response to a national crisis and refuting claims of restricted freedoms.

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.