Will Bhum Jai Thai deliver for Gen Prayut?

23 Sept 06:24 Key points summarised by AI

New electoral rules are set to boost Bhum Jai Thai's seat count, making their support potentially crucial for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to secure the 376 votes needed for re-election.
Despite nominating its own leader, Anutin Charnvirakul, for PM, political analysts suggest Bhum Jai Thai's ultimate support will be determined by strategic "horse-trading."
The enduring influence of former party strongman Newin Chidchob, known for his political kingmaker role and recent warming towards Prayut, is a key factor in whether Bhum Jai Thai will align with the current Prime Minister.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

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.