PM Prayut wants December 9 to be car-free day..if possible

15 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha proposed December 9 as a car-free day to align with the "Bike UnAiRak" event, led by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, encouraging citizens to use public transport.
Over 640,000 cyclists nationwide have registered for the "Bike UnAiRak" event, which includes a 39km ride from Bangkok and simultaneous staging in all provinces.
The PM urged Thais to pay tribute to the late King Bhumibol on December 5, which also marks World Earth Day.
He commended retailers for their cooperation on Thai Environment Day (December 4) by ceasing single-use plastic bag distribution, advocating for a gradual reduction in plastic and styrofoam use.

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.