How firebrand protest leader Parit steps back from the brink

13 Sept 22:49 Key points summarised by AI

Despite his firebrand image, protest leader Parit Chiwarak guided demonstrators to remain peaceful, avoid confronting police, and prioritize safety during a critical march, showcasing a non-violent approach.
Parit strategically redirected the protest march to Privy House to submit a 10-point manifesto advocating for monarchy reform, alongside demands for the Prime Minister's resignation and a new constitution.
The protest achieved a symbolic victory with the installation of a "People's Party plaque" and was declared successful by Parit for "sparking courage" among a massive turnout, marking the largest demonstration since the 2014 coup.

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.