Infectious household waste on the rise, caution in disposal urged

13 Sept 23:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand faces a significant surge in infectious household waste, accumulating over 31,700 tonnes from January to June, primarily driven by increased COVID-19 cases, home isolation, and the use of home antigen test kits.
Authorities strongly urge proper and safe disposal of contaminated items like masks and test kits, providing detailed guidelines for double-bagging and disinfecting waste to critically prevent further virus transmission.

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.