Korat gunman wanted “revenge” and seemed capable of it

12 Sept 02:25 Key points summarised by AI

Sergeant Major Jakrapanth Thomma, an expert marksman, launched a deadly rampage fueled by "revenge" over a fraudulent real estate deal involving a superior.
His spree began on February 8, escalating from initial targeted killings to a random mass shooting at Terminal 21 mall after he stole military weapons and a Humvee.
During the siege, Thomma posted updates on Facebook, detailing his actions, expressing fatigue, and contemplating surrender, before authorities banned his account.
The violent standoff ended with his death after a fierce confrontation with security forces, resulting in multiple casualties.

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

20 Oct 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.