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New wave of COVID-19 set to cost 130 billion baht in tourism revenue in 1st half of the year - Thai PBS World Tonight [22nd April 2021]

13 Sept 14:33 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's tourism sector anticipates a 130 billion baht revenue loss in the first half of 2021 due to the third wave of COVID-19 infections.
A projected recovery in February was halted by the new wave, leading to widespread cancellations of festive events and hotel bookings, with the current outbreak expected to be more prolonged due to increased virus contagiousness.

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.