Food supply reduced amid COVID spread at processing plants

13 Sept 03:50 Key points summarised by AI

COVID-19 outbreaks at nearly 100 food processing plants nationwide have severely reduced production capacity and caused partial closures.
This disruption has led to widespread food shortages at markets and supermarkets, with many shelves empty and specific items unavailable.
Vendors face increased prices, limited supply, and infrequent deliveries, while consumers struggle to find desired products.
Despite a 20-30% drop in production and surging demand, plants are using "Bubble and Seal" strategies to continue operations and prevent further supply chain collapse.

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.