Ultra-royalist Dr Rienthong resurfaces to crush ‘enemies of Thai monarchy’

13 Sept 22:45 Key points summarised by AI

Ultra-royalist Maj-General Dr Rienthong Nanna has resurfaced amidst rising political tensions, declaring monarchy reformers as "enemies of the King" and warning of potential violent clashes.
Rienthong has taken direct action against perceived threats, including firing hospital staff who condemned government crackdowns or aligned with groups he considers anti-monarchy.
He leads the "Rubbish Collection Organisation," a significant pro-monarchy movement with over 300,000 followers, actively pressuring lese majeste suspects and mobilizing counter-protests.
His unwavering loyalty to the monarchy is deeply rooted in his upbringing, which instilled profound reverence for the Royal Family and a family history emphasizing sacrifice for the King.

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.