New Pheu Thai ally unveils itself

13 Sept 10:49 Key points summarised by AI

Pheu Thai gains a potential new ally in the Seri Ruam Thai Party, led by outspoken former police officer Seripisut Temiyavet, a vocal critic of military governments.
The Election Commission launched an investigation into Pheu Thai for alleged "outsider" influence from Thaksin Shinawatra, an offense punishable by party dissolution.
This probe followed Thaksin's comments suggesting a government primarily backed by senators would be unstable against a strong House of Representatives.
Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan confirmed the general election for February 24 next year, while also criticizing Thaksin for "muddying the water."

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.