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Old, haunted Crown Property buildings to be rented out for commercialization

13 Sept 05:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Treasury Department is surveying approximately 200 old Crown Property buildings, some over 100 years old and reputed to be haunted, for commercial development.
The plan involves renovating these historic structures, including those abandoned by state agencies, to preserve their architectural and aesthetic characteristics.
The department aims to transform these properties, particularly 21 prime locations in Bangkok, into boutique hotels and restaurants.
Officials believe the unique appeal of 'haunted' locations will attract tourists seeking a thrill and investors interested in distinctive commercial ventures.

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.