The body of one of the two missing Filipino tourists found

19 Sept 06:39 Key points summarised by AI

The body of 43-year-old Noah Ibay, one of two Filipino tourists missing from Freedom Beach since Wednesday, was confirmed found on Friday.
A tourist discovered Mr. Ibay's body between rocks, prompting a rescue team to recover and transport it to Patong Hospital.
Rescue teams continue their search for the second missing tourist, Angelo Cortez, 29, facing challenges from 5-6 meter waves that prevent water entry.
Officials anticipate finding the second missing person near the beach due to strong onshore winds, as the beach was closed to the public without 'No Swimming' signs.

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

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.