Wilasinee chosen for second term as Thai PBS director general

14 Sept 02:02 Key points summarised by AI

Dr. Wilasinee Phiphitkul was unanimously re-elected for her second term as Director General of the Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS).
The decision by the board of governors followed interviews with two shortlisted candidates, including Wilasinee, who has served as director general since 2017.
Wilasinee's vision for tackling critical challenges, such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital transformation, and Thailand's aging society, resonated strongly with the board.
Under her continued leadership, Thai PBS is expected to contribute significantly to pandemic recovery efforts and play a constructive role amidst the country's ongoing political and social divisions.

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.