Suthep steps into lion's den

14 Sept 17:35 Key points summarised by AI

Suthep Thaugsuban, co-founder of the Action Coalition for Thailand Party, held a forum in Khon Kaen, a politically sensitive northeastern region, drawing about 300 participants.
He asserted the gathering was to solicit public opinion on desired political representation, not a political rally, despite his history leading protests that led to the 2014 government overthrow.

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.