ASEAN won’t invite Myanmar junta leader to summit

14 Sept 00:42 Key points summarised by AI

ASEAN foreign ministers decided to exclude Myanmar's junta leader, Gen Min Aung Hlaing, from the upcoming leaders' summit, opting instead to invite a non-political representative.
This strong stance reflects ASEAN's growing frustration with Myanmar's ongoing crisis and its failure to implement the agreed-upon five-point consensus to resolve the situation.
The decision, driven by concerns from members like Indonesia and Malaysia, serves as a 'punishment' for Myanmar's non-compliance and is expected to alleviate tensions with international dialogue partners attending the East Asia Summit.
Myanmar's foreign minister attempted to dictate the ASEAN special envoy's engagements, specifically excluding key figures like Aung San Suu Kyi, which has effectively hindered the envoy's planned visit to the country.

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.