New 20-baht polymer banknotes to enter circulation on March 24

13 Sept 11:10 Key points summarised by AI

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) will introduce new 20-baht polymer banknotes into circulation starting March 24.
The 20-baht denomination was chosen first due to its high frequency of use, with polymer notes offering superior durability and cleanliness compared to paper.
Made from a special, environmentally friendly plastic, these notes resist humidity and dirt, reducing the need for frequent reprinting.
The public can exchange their existing paper 20-baht notes for the new polymer version at all commercial banks and financial institutions from March 24.

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.