PM2.5 dust forecast for Bangkok and vicinity from late October through February

23 Sept 02:18 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok and surrounding areas face PM2.5 dust pollution from late October to February, intensified by high atmospheric pressure and poor air circulation.
Pollution levels are expected to exceed safety limits, particularly in January and February, as cold fronts weaken.
Authorities implement measures including discounted vehicle maintenance for older cars, projected to cut emissions by 25%.
New Euro 5-grade, low-sulphur diesel will be available from December to February, aiming to reduce PM2.5 from vehicle emissions by 24%.

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.