BANGKOK -- The resignation of the Thai deputy finance minister over his alleged connections to Cambodian scam center gangs is increasing strain on the country's new minority government, with its main backer putting pressure on Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ahead of this weekend's ASEAN Summit to tackle organized crime.
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Vorapak Tanyawong, who resigned as Thailand's deputy finance minister on Oct. 22 after he and his wife were accused of fraud and involvement with scam groups. © Reuters
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