Another woman steps onto stage

21 Sept 02:36 Key points summarised by AI

Kanchana Silpa-archa is set to become the new leader of the Chat Thai Pattana Party, a move based on party seniority and tradition, signifying a notable shift in leadership.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan confirmed the general election for February 24, 2019, while criticizing Thaksin Shinawatra for 'muddying the Thai water' with comments that could prompt an Election Commission investigation.
Suthep Thaugsuban held a forum in Khon Kaen to gather public input for his 'Action Coalition for Thailand Party,' asserting the gathering was not political despite its location in a key political region.

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.