Pope condemns exploitation of women, children for sex

21 Sept 05:21 Key points summarised by AI

Pope Francis strongly condemned the exploitation of women and children for prostitution and human trafficking in Thailand during his visit.
He declared these acts as 'evils that must be uprooted,' emphasizing the violence, abuse, and enslavement suffered by victims.
The Pope acknowledged the efforts of the Thai government and private organizations working to combat this 'scourge' and restore dignity to those affected.
His statements underscored the significant issue of human trafficking in Thailand, where victim rescues are projected to reach a record high this year.

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.