University council members up in arms against assets declaration requirement

24 Sept 13:07 Key points summarised by AI

University council members threaten mass resignations in protest against a new National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) requirement to declare assets and liabilities.
Members argue the declaration is an unnecessary burden, as they serve in advisory roles, not management, and receive only meeting allowances.
The protest warns of widespread resignations by December 1 if the issue isn't resolved, potentially crippling affected state universities' ability to find replacements.
Deputy Education Minister Udom Kdchintorn plans to discuss the matter with university rectors and appeal to the NACC for reconsideration of its announcement.

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.