Thai tourists warned to avoid Paris this Saturday as mass protests loom

1 Oct 16:41 Key points summarised by AI

Thai tourists are strongly advised to avoid Paris this Saturday due to anticipated mass 'yellow vest' protests and an 'exceptional' deployment of French security forces.
Travelers should steer clear of central Paris, including the Champs Elysees, cultural sites, and government offices, as many venues like subways, shops, and attractions may close for security reasons.
French authorities are deploying additional security amid intelligence suggesting violent intent from some protesters, prompting warnings for shops to close after previous riots.
While the initial green fuel tax hike that sparked the protests has been scrapped, the 'yellow vest' movement's demands have broadened, indicating continued widespread unrest.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

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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.