Reusable PPE suits to reduce plastic waste in Thailand

23 Sept 03:19 Key points summarised by AI

Disposable PPE suits generate massive plastic waste, a problem exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Environmentalists in Thailand introduce reusable PPE suits as a sustainable and cost-effective solution to reduce environmental impact.
Thailand faces a severe challenge with infectious waste, generating over 31,700 tonnes between January and June due to surging COVID-19 cases.
Experts anticipate continued increases in infectious waste, underscoring the urgent need for proper disposal systems and waste reduction measures like reusable medical essentials.

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.