Treacherous path that journalists have to take

13 Sept 08:57 Key points summarised by AI

Journalism exists in a "grey world" where the perception of a journalist as "brave" or "seditious" is highly subjective, often depending on political viewpoints, as seen with Nobel laureates Ressa and Muratov.
Maintaining journalistic integrity requires strict independence, demanding avoidance of financial entanglements, close ties with sources, and adherence to any ideology that could compromise objectivity.
The ethical challenges for journalists are universal, extending even to countries with strong free expression, where business, political interests, and ideological partisanship can still distort media perception.
Ultimately, journalists must "stand alone," recognizing that widespread praise can sometimes mislead, while criticism or unpopularity might, paradoxically, signal that they are upholding their duty.

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.