First half-Thai crowned 53rd 'Miss Thailand'

15 Sept 03:36 Key points summarised by AI

Manita Duangkham Farmer, a Thai-American from Phuket, made history as the first half-Thai individual to be crowned the 53rd Miss Thailand.
As the newly crowned Miss Thailand, she will serve as an ambassador for the country's tourism and culture.
Manita advocated for women's empowerment against domestic violence and outlined plans to leverage social media to promote Thai tourist attractions and local products, aiming to boost the economy.

Suchada: Meet the reluctant star of Thailand’s cryptic crypto drama

Yesterday 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.