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PM says ‘sorry’ over COVID losses, hints at semi-lockdown extension in ‘Dark Red’ zone

13 Sept 06:36 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha apologized for COVID-19 losses and expressed deep sympathy for those suffering, emphasizing the need for collective cooperation to tackle the pandemic.
He indicated a likely extension of the current semi-lockdown measures in Thailand's 13 'Dark Red' provinces, set to expire on August 2nd, based on recommendations from medical experts.
Prayut stressed the critical importance of self-protection and preventing family infections, acknowledging the alarming rise in cases and fatalities while noting Thailand's recovery rate is comparatively better than some countries.
The Prime Minister expressed concern for home-isolated patients and overworked medical staff, ordering support and compensation, and encouraged community assistance, also supporting the creation of 'Blue zones' (infection-free areas).

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.