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From beauty queen to TV anchor to psychiatrist – meet the latest ‘face’ of Thailand’s virus battle

23 Sept 06:42 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Apisamai Srirangsan, a former Miss Thailand (1999), TV anchor, and psychiatrist, has been appointed assistant spokesperson for Thailand's Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Her new role involves updating the public on the pandemic, leveraging her unique blend of medical expertise, media experience, and public speaking skills.
Apisamai's diverse background and strong qualifications are considered crucial assets for effectively communicating vital public health information during Thailand's latest surge in COVID-19 cases.

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.