Thammasat cheerleaders’ revealing headshots spark controversy

13 Sept 13:06 Key points summarised by AI

Billboards featuring Thammasat University's former cheerleaders in headshots appearing topless sparked widespread controversy and public debate.
The university's Cheerleaders Club defended the images, asserting they promote self-confidence and body positivity, aligning with a UNICEF 'My Body, My Opinion' project.
The viral photos drew mixed reactions and strong criticism from public figures and netizens who questioned their appropriateness for a university setting.
University administration acknowledged promoting free expression but stated the club acted without prior permission and committed to discussing the public's concerns with the cheerleaders.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

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Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.