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Thai army confirms US army agrees to abide by Thai anti-virus regulations

13 Sept 06:36 Key points summarised by AI

The US military delegation, visiting Thailand on July 9-10, will strictly adhere to all Thai COVID-19 prevention regulations, directly addressing and refuting social media reports of requested waivers.
Mandatory protocols for the six-member delegation include pre-flight medical certificates, on-arrival COVID-19 testing, a clearly defined itinerary, and no visits to public places, with a Thai medical team accompanying them throughout their trip.
This delegation represents the first official foreign group to enter Thailand since the easing of restrictions, with US Army Chief of Staff General James McConville scheduled to meet his Thai counterpart and Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Prior to their arrival in Thailand, the US delegation underwent a 14-day quarantine and multiple COVID-19 tests in the US, with further testing planned upon their entry at Don Mueang airport.

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.