Probe urged into medical gas tank shortage, hoarding suspected

14 Sept 02:02 Key points summarised by AI

A senior Thai doctor urges authorities to investigate a critical shortage of medical oxygen tanks, suspecting hoarding by profiteers and widespread home use.
He warns against unsupervised home use of oxygen devices, citing potential harm from excessive oxygen, financial waste, and fire risks.
A trader confirms soaring demand for oxygen tanks, with many units purchased by Myanmar buyers, contributing to the supply depletion.
Separately, Thailand's FDA announces antigen test kits will soon be available to the public at hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, with instructions provided, but prohibits online sales.

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.