Tuition fee cuts for Thailand’s state and private university students

21 Sept 04:21 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet approved significant tuition fee reductions for state and private university students to ease financial burdens amid the worsening COVID-19 pandemic.
State universities will implement a tiered fee cut: 50% for the first 50,000 baht, 30% for fees between 50,001-100,000 baht, and 10% for amounts over 100,000 baht.
Private university students will receive a flat 5,000 baht reduction per head, complemented by extended installment payment options for remaining fees.
These measures, jointly funded by the government (60%) and universities (40%), are expected to benefit approximately 1.75 million students across all academic levels, from undergraduate to doctorate.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.