“More assertive role, long-term foreign policy needed”

15 Sept 03:32 Key points summarised by AI

Experts urge Thailand to adopt a more assertive and active role in regional and international diplomacy, stressing that resolving internal political issues is crucial to regaining respect and influence.
Thailand must navigate the intensifying US-China rivalry by maintaining a balanced relationship and avoiding taking sides, potentially leveraging ASEAN unity for greater diplomatic leverage.
The current 'quiet diplomacy' on the Myanmar crisis is deemed ineffective; calls are made for a more assertive Thai approach to facilitate dialogue and a resolution.
A long-term, shared strategic foreign policy is essential, requiring clear governmental guidelines and coordinated efforts to enhance Thailand's global presence and secure key international positions.

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.