The commemoration of Thai-Muslim veterans who were lost in the Korean War

13 Sept 08:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai-Korean War Veterans Association conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at Haroon mosque cemetery on October 24th to honor Thai-Muslim veterans who died in the Korean War.
Led by General Bandit Malai-arisoon, the event included 17 organizations, such as the Royal Thai Army and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, underscoring the broad recognition of their sacrifice.
Imam Thanarat Watcharapisud highlighted the veterans' fierce battles against North Korean and Chinese forces, noting their pivotal role in recapturing 'Pork Chop Hill,' which garnered deep gratitude from the Republic of Korea.
The Imam also detailed the historical decision, made 50 years ago by Sheikhul Islam Tuan Suvannasat and approved by Prime Minister General Sarit Thanarat, to inter Thai-Muslim soldiers' remains at Haroon Mosque according to Islamic principles, a tradition revived annually.

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.