UK poised to become Asean’s 11th dialogue partner

13 Sept 11:44 Key points summarised by AI

The United Kingdom is expected to be admitted as the 11th dialogue partner of Asean next week, following its application early last year after Brexit.
The UK's bid has prompted significant discussion among Asean members regarding a 1990 moratorium on new dialogue partners, with some advocating for the UK's admission as a special case.
To strengthen ties, London established a new permanent diplomatic mission to Asean in Jakarta and has held three ministerial meetings since April last year.
Asean and the UK maintain substantial long-standing trade links, significant tourism, and educational exchanges, underscoring their existing relationship.

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.