Krabi imposes partial lockdown from Sep 15, Phi Phi Island closure extended

14 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Krabi province initiates a partial lockdown from September 15 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, enforcing a 9 pm-4 am curfew and restricting gatherings to five people.
Entry into Krabi now mandates full vaccination (or one AstraZeneca dose for 14+ days) and a negative COVID-19 test.
Businesses face severe restrictions: restaurants operate at 25% capacity (no alcohol/AC, close 8 pm), while many venues like gyms, massage parlours, and internet cafes must close.
The closure of Phi Phi Islands for domestic visitors is extended until September 24, though 'Phuket Sandbox 7+7' scheme tourists can still enter with proof of vaccination and a negative RT-PCR test.

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.