Miss Universe Thailand’s unorthodox but traditional costume

23 Sept 01:46 Key points summarised by AI

Miss Universe Thailand 2021, Anchilee Scott-Kemmis, will showcase an unconventional yet traditional Thai costume named “Woman of Steel” (Nang Kad) at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant.
Designed by Jaturon Raepetch, the costume draws inspiration from ancient Thai female combatants, featuring rope-bound hands to symbolize women's power, courage, and the unique fighting spirit of the Thai people.

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.