Celebrity son of Thailand’s ‘Mr Clean’ engulfed in crypto scandal

1 Oct 00:33 Key points summarised by AI

Surabot Leekpai, son of revered Thai politician Chuan Leekpai, stands accused of swindling investors out of 15 million baht through his Crypto Ronin NFT Project.
Investors filed a police complaint after the promised 'play-to-earn' game failed to launch, project accounts were deleted, and Surabot became unresponsive to queries.
This scandal starkly contrasts with his father's 'Mr Clean' reputation, while Surabot's own background includes celebrity status, political roles, and a history of unsuccessful business ventures.
The project's credibility further eroded when Bitkub delisted Crypto Ronin NFT, and Surabot's name vanished from the board of VRZO, the company promoting the venture.

Public expects most Kla Tham MPs to back Cabinet in censure vote, NIDA Poll finds

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.