Over 60 percent of respondents to poll think Opposition debate was useless

13 Sept 21:32 Key points summarised by AI

A recent Suan Dusit Poll revealed that over 60% of respondents considered the Opposition debate against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, concerning his incomplete oath recital, to be useless.
Key reasons for this widespread sentiment included the Prime Minister's lack of clarification, the absence of a vote following the debate, and its perceived failure to address critical economic issues.
Conversely, a smaller segment of respondents found the debate useful, citing benefits such as gaining factual information, understanding opposing viewpoints, and learning about the swearing-in ceremony.
Interest in the debate was driven by a desire to understand opposition information and the government's response, while disinterest largely stemmed from fatigue with political bickering and a greater concern for pressing issues like floods and the economy.

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.