Consumers more ethical despite the pandemic

13 Sept 12:21 Key points summarised by AI

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated consumer focus on health, environmental impact, and ethical business practices across various sectors.
A majority of consumers are now willing to pay more for products with eco-friendly packaging and from companies demonstrating strong social responsibility and environmental protection.
The property market is responding to this trend, with increasing demand for sustainable housing featuring eco-friendly designs, more space for remote work, and energy-saving solutions like solar rooftops.
This ethical shift extends to broader lifestyle choices, evidenced by the growing popularity and market expansion of electric vehicles and other 'greener' consumer options.

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.