Arnond, the royalist scholar and loyal defender of Thailand’s monarchy

13 Sept 05:10 Key points summarised by AI

Assistant Professor Arnond Sakworawich is a prominent royalist scholar known for his staunch defense of Thailand's monarchy and its assets.
He gained significant public attention after a televised debate where he vigorously defended the King's personal ownership of assets against protest leader Panusaya "Rung" Sitthijirawattanakul.
Arnond actively uses social media to promote pro-monarchy views and counter anti-establishment movements, believing it is his duty to protect the institution.
Beyond his royalist stance, he is recognized for his commitment to academic freedom and ethical values, evidenced by his resignation from NIDA's polling agency over suppressed poll results.
He has a history of political involvement, including supporting the 2014 coup and protesting against the Yingluck Shinawatra government, aligning with his self-proclaimed principles of righteousness.

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.