Depression lands, causing widespread heavy rain

23 Sept 03:02 Key points summarised by AI

A depression made landfall in Prachuab Khiri Khan, weakening into a low-pressure cell, triggering widespread heavy rain across central, eastern, southern, and lower northern regions.
The Meteorological Department issued warnings for potential flash floods, water overflow, and rough seas, advising residents in low-lying areas and small boats to exercise extreme caution.

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.